As political historian and author Kevin Phillips writes, the corporate-backed WTO is about to become an unelected 4th branch of government, its charter a Magna Carta for U.S. multinational corporations, and its loyalty directed toward the man in the executive suite, not the man in the street. That folks, is why so many courageous protesters are in Seattle this week. And the more they find out about this undemocratic vehicle for transnational corporations, the more they dislike it. Fair trade on the other hand, is a workable, much fairer and far saner solution that places human health, environmental, consumer and worker concerns at the forefront, where they belong. It allows for the exchange of goods and services without sacrificing the quality of life of human beings and animals.
Fair trade is much, much safer, cleaner and healthier.
And it fits in with the civilized world's values. Therefore, it is fair trade that people must fight for and present as the true alternative to the Banquet of Greed that multinationals are trying to force-feed the world. Session Money-Fests for Big Business, is admitting that the concerns of The People about the WTO are legitimate and that something must be done. The protests are already having a remarkable effect. John Gotti wishes he had the power of some of the Suits ensconced in their luxury suites in Seattle.