Because countries often have differing political and economic systems, agreements are needed to protect those invested in trade.

Treaties, agreements and organizations to help settle disputes may be necessary, but they often favor the interests of business over citizens.

Global trade has advantages. For starters, it allows those of us who live through winter to eat fresh produce year-round. And it provides economic benefits to farmers who grow that food.

The failure of world leaders to act on the critical issue of global warming is often blamed on economic considerations.

Those status of forces agreements are only in fully developed countries with fully developed judicial systems that are very similar to ours.

Although it's the second largest country in the world, our useful area has been reduced. Our immigration policy is disgusting: We plunder southern countries by depriving them of future leaders, and we want to increase our population to support economic growth.