> This is the argument for free trade leading to lower likelihood of war.

This is the argument I heard many years ago for opening up trade with China.

Gross analogy but a good one. 

kepford

This is the argument for free trade leading to lower likelihood of war.

I hadn't heard this before but it makes obvious sense.

If we remove the ability of politicians to prevent trade and commerce we could see more connection between people.

Interesting point. With governments and institutions in-between us transacting all the time it's a bit like having sex through a bedsheet.

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k00b

> This is the argument for free trade leading to lower likelihood of war.

I hadn't heard this before but it makes obvious sense.

> If we remove the ability of politicians to prevent trade and commerce we could see more connection between people.

Interesting point. With governments and institutions in-between us transacting all the time it's a bit like having sex through a bedsheet.