Protectionism Is Immoral, Unjust, and Corrupt

11/06/2021 James Bovard

If a businessman pulls a gun on a customer and demands 20 percent more for a product, that is robbery. If a politician intervenes to the same effect, it is fair trade.

Original Article: “Protectionism Is Immoral, Unjust, and Corrupt“

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