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  The Crux of the Matter?
 
Double standard on globalization (URL) American industry wants to be free to shift labor around the globe. And it fiercely lobbies against any restrictions, such as transnational labor standards. But when it comes to property, business lobbies just (...) (21 years ago, 30-Jul-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
 
  Re: The Crux of the Matter?
 
(...) Why not tax corporations so that the payroll cost-per-employee is the same whether they employ US or foreign citizens? That is, if the standard US wage is $10.00/hr, and the standard foreign wage is $.50/hr, let's tax the corporation the (...) (21 years ago, 30-Jul-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
 
  Re: The Crux of the Matter?
 
(...) What would be better in my mind would be if companies that seek foreign labor pay decent (but not US union) wages. That way, foreigners are able to benefit from such partnerships, creating a win-win situation. Even if foreigners are paid half (...) (21 years ago, 30-Jul-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
 
  Re: The Crux of the Matter?
 
(...) I’ve decided that John’s (URL) that “Drunk Drivers” should be executed has some merit after all. ;) Scott A (21 years ago, 31-Jul-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
 
  Re: The Crux of the Matter?
 
(...) Not sure to what you are referring or the reason behind the winky, but I think you have confused Mike's opinions with mine. JOHN (21 years ago, 31-Jul-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
 
  Re: The Crux of the Matter?
 
(...) Sorry: I was referring to "President" Bush's (URL) drunk driving conviction>. (...) Sorry John. Scott A (...) (21 years ago, 31-Jul-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
 
  Re: The Crux of the Matter?
 
In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Scott Arthur wrote: "President" Bush's You guys crack me up! JOHN (21 years ago, 31-Jul-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)

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