Libertarian Party of Connecticut

By Marc Guttman

The free, voluntary exchange of value for value is mutually beneficial, whether trading goods or labor, yet we often hear it argued that particular restrictions will protect American industries and workers.

Ironically, what we find is that whenever we use force to protect ourselves from the competition of others, we are more likely harming ourselves. This is true whether we are evaluating immigration policies, labor laws or domestic and international trade restrictions. Most often these laws unfairly benefit some at a cost to many.
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