[hedgetrimmer]

I don't think you understand your own question. If there is "free trade" and anybody can export or import anything they want to into the country, do you think that a person should be able to import cows infected with mad cow disease for the meat industry because they are cheaper and will give the consumer a lower price? This has everything to do with "free trade".

For that matter, do you think someone from the US should be able to export assault weapons and shoulder fired missiles to Iraq, if they can find a willing buyer? This question has everything to do with "free trade".

[Gunslingr3]

I don't think you understand your own question.

But I do. If you want to discuss the importance and efficacy of border inspections for fruit, etc. I'd be glad to. But first actually answer the question. Do you favor protectionist tariffs, or do you favor free trade?