Little noticed by the public, the upcoming. Opposition forces are descending on Seattle from places as far-flung as Togo and Finland to express oulrage at the excesses of globalization and, if possible, prevent world leaders, bureaucrats and corporate executives from meeting to talk about expanded trade.
Globalization is so out.
This is one of those critical times like there were in the civil rights and anti-war movements when regular people have to take a stand. The Nov. 30 gathering will be an eclectic party. President Clinton will host other world leaders, along with 5,000 delegates from more than 150 countries. Cuba's Fidel Castro, himself a foe of free trade and capitalism, is among the WTO's invitees. Boeing CEO Phil Condit and Microsoft's Bill Gates are heading the Seattle Host Organization.