Protectionism

Wow – for god’s sake – wow.  

One reason I lose my patience so quickly is because of close-minded people.

I do not believe in protectionism.  I do not want to be lectured in the need for protectionism.  I do not need to hear that what happened in Mumbai was “small potatoes”, that rather they, as well as other major Indian cities, should be nuked.  What the FUCK.

Only those who are threatened by losing their jobs are for protectionism.  Rightfully so.  But immigration into this country has led to many advances, made our lives easier, and has been the foundation of our history.  Immigrants have enriched all of our lives, their lives, and their families.  Social economics deems that overall productive.  You lose your job to an immigrant?  Damn right you can be mad, you just lost your job to someone who is more competent, who most likely will work for cheaper.  Yea it sucks, but it only gives you the opportunity to pursue something different, something greater.  The immigrant has something that he wants, and you are entitled to happiness as well.  

Bitterness about losing a job to someone who will accept less pay is legitimate.  But think of it this way – these jobs that are already being done allows for more innovation, higher learning, and a greater entrepreneurial spirit.  Homegrown businesses thrive here in this country (and with the right fiscal policy, will continue to grow).  

Protectionism as a policy will only lead to overpaid workers, higher expenses for businesses, and will hurt overall innovation of thought.  

If it’s not evident that I’m a free market follower, I don’t know what is.

~ by roguelynn on December 23, 2008.