Liberal Talk Radio

As Bruno and I have long argued, while there are some unfortunate consequences of globalization, the net result is overwhelmingly positive, bringing jobs, education, and health care to societies that need a strong dose of progress.

To those who still think globalization is bad …

Mukhtar Mai was condemned to be raped by a village council in Pakistan. According to custom, Ms. Mai was sacrificed as a make-good for a transgression by her brother on a woman from another clan.

When you fight against globalization, you fight against bringing progress and the rule of law to places that desperately need it. And even if the choice between globalization and isolation were as stark as “sweatshop v rape,” which would you choose?

I’ll take the factory and MacDoo, please.