But, generally speaking, the Protective system in these days is conservative, while the Free Trade system works destructively.
It breaks up old nationalities and carries antagonism of proletariat and bourgeoisie to the uttermost point. In a word, the Free Trade system hastens the Social Revolution. In this revolutionary sense alone, gentlemen, I am in favor of Free Trade.
Yeah, after the Revolution, not so much freedom. It's all about using the state to get what you want.