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I'm not disputing that free trade is, on the whole, beneficial. I'm saying that the benefits ought to be distributed better. The government should do more to help those who lose out.
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What you are really talking about is capitalsim. Capitalism does not distribute benefits very evenly. Its the worst system save the rest. I have no problem with the government taking care of those people that can't take advantage of the system. But don't mess with the system that is creating all the wealth. Free markets produce the most wealth. Trade restrictions reduce growth and wealth creation. Just tax the wealth and help those in need but don't ever think you can outwit or out do the invisible hand.
