I have to say that the nature of some of the later posts suggest that the choices we have are to allow untrammeld industry to exist, or pursue a luddite, anti-technology stance. Clearly there is a different possibility. I work for a Union that represents oil, chemical, paper,and nuclear workers, as well as others. These workers have largely been responsible for some of the most useful applications of health, safety and environmental regulations that protect both the workforce in the plant, and the communities surrounding the plants. The concept of FREE trade vs FAIR trade means that countries that don't share the same health, safety, or environmental standards, will challenge our regs as a trade barrier...then a tribunal in Geneva will make a ruling that WTO signatories must follow. Free trade means that we will sell to the lowest bidder, no matter what lowers the costs. Fair trade, hopefully will mean that citizens everywhere share similar protections, working conditions, and opportunities. Before I get of my pulpit, Benjamin, I doubt very seriously that the environmentalists were the people responsible for the litter left in Seattle, can't say I'm as confident about some of the other protesters. I think that was nothing more than a cheap shot, while you're in that church, think about all kinds of dishonesty.