Sheldon Richman
Do They Get to Change Their Vote?
The top U.S. trade official said it isn’t necessary to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement, despite a campaign promise by President Barack Obama to strengthen the pact’s labor and environmental provisions.
I didn’t like Barack Obama’s protectionist appeals during the campaign, but shouldn’t those who did get to change their votes? Oh, that’s right. Unlike in the market, there are no refunds or exchanges in the democratic realm.
