I don't mind the trade aspect of things. What I do mind is this idea of dissolving borders. We have, being drawn into this superstate, three different countries, with their own unique constitutions, cultures, and political ideas. To simply dissolve borders and thus allow for the possibility of unimpeded mass migration of people from one country to the other, with ideas that could be alien to the host or target country, could potentially spell disaster. Can anyone say, "Reconquista?"
In short, goods don't come with their own ideas. People do. Therefore, we will always need secure borders and (dare I say it) immigration controls. And I would expect no less of Canada and Mexico.
I, for one, agree with you. Trade is essential, but it does not trump sovereignty or our Constitution. At this point, I think some of us are just trying to read some source documents to understand what the heck is really going on. From what I've seen here at FR, others have followed this closely for some time and are very concerned (to put it lightly). Others are not concerned at all and think that discussion should be stifled. And then there is everything in between.
Most of the information found is slanted in one way or another, but most point to things that are alarming (imo) such as drawing a border, not around individual nations, but around the three combined nations. Or, the creation of commissions, tribunals, or other supranational authoritative bodies. It will take me a while before I could sincerely say that I have reached any specific conclusions.
I completely agree with you, Tolerance. The melding of three countries removes our sovereignty and violates our Constitution. We cannot sit back quietly and let them get away with this stealth attempt to remove our language, culture, values, AND borders!