[Kaj]

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I also don't see how the U.S. Gov't., trading with China despite it's violations, in order to get cheap goods, or with Saudi Arabia, in order to keep a foothold in the oil rich Middle East has an effect upon my liberties. Maybe you could explain that to me.

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The US govt doesn't trade anything with anybody. It's citizens trade with other people from other nations. Any trade agreement or embargo is a restriction on its own citizens who are the ones doing the trading. Think about it. If you still don't get it, go try and buy a Cuban cigar.