Crap-TA

It seems CAFTA (Central American Free Trade Agreement) was passed recently. It was a bit of a stretch to pass, from what I've heard. The voting session had to be prolonged and holdout voters bribed to pass the bill.

I don't see how any good will come of this. Allegedly, it would help boost industry and agriculture by forbidding tarriffs. However, if NAFTA and Mexico have taught us anything, CAFTA will just be a means for rich corporations to outsource their plants to Central America and exploit the poor and desperate for their labor. The small farms in the area will likely be driven out of business or forced to lower their prices below a level that will make for a sustainable living. The farmers CAFTA is alleged to help will end up being the victims.