[04DarkShadowGT]

Originally Posted by 90mustangGT

Yeah, it seems as though the goverment is the one that makes the real profit. Tarrifs wouldn't be good in most cases, but it would be good against nations that have unfair trade practices.

The thing about "mom and pop" stores is that mom and pop aren't just trying to make a living, but they think because the own a buisness, they are entitled to having a 5000sq/ft house, boats, fine cars, and lavish vactions many times a year, just because they own the small corner store. I get tired of hearing about the "entreprenuer" and how the "deserve" to make good money because "they took the risk". Yeah right, they incorperate thier buisness and if it goes under they can't be touched, yeah, real risk. I put down more in my job than most of them, I have over $40K in Snap-on tools, and I don't make squat anymore. Also, "mom and pop" weren't exactly paying the big bucks to thier employees, unless of course they were family. Warmart actually pays pretty decent, and its not a bad company to work for.

Globalization..... why do people here support it so much?

Sorry if you dont think someone has more than 40K into even a small business you are not very bright. But one thing you arent considering is your 40K in tools are actually of value. You could sell them for something, if a business owner loses his business he not only loses his job but every single penny he has invested. He cant sell his time and effort for $$.