Actually, Bob, it isn't protectionism that's bad. It's the wrong type of protectionism. Blanket protectionism of the Fortress America type just doesn't work. But the type I described above would absolutely have the desired effect. And the opposite, the wide open, laissez-faire, unfettered market only encourages the greed mongers who are willing to sacrifice workers, and the coming generations, for their own ends.

Mick