The principles underlying the WTO are fundamentally flawed. The point should not be simply to make profits, but to benefit people, and to strengthen local economies. I am not against rules, and I am not against profit. What I am against is exploitation. More than that, I believe businesses must actively do good, rather than just avoid evil.
Companies have a social responsibility to return something to society.
International trade rules must inherently discourage the exploitation of people and the environment. We need a radical rethinking of the very premise behind current trade rules. An appropriate body is needed to transparently enforce rules reflecting and promoting the principles of fair and sustainable trade. Events in Seattle have thrown up a real opportunity for long-term change. Let's take it.