Reply #11: While it is true that some voted for some trade bills, that does not [View All]

[karynnj]

change that they were also there writing and voting for bills that helped the poor - with healthcare, housing, and various programs designed to help under privileged people.

The fact is the problem is not just free trade bills, but the very fact that there is a global economy where companies can find labor anywhere. The fact is that it may be that ONLY fair trade agreements can prevent the race to the bottom - something that the no trade bills won't do. The real problem is economics. There, it was Kerry who wrote and AFL/CIO endorsed amendment that forced countries to insure some workers rights and environmental standards - it was defeated 10 to 10 in the Republican Congress of 2005/2006 - he had tried to get it on CAFTA, which he voted against.