The Washington Post does it yet again, an article on Venezuela's influence in Latin America refers to the Bush administration's efforts to have a "free trade" agreement with the region. Of course one of the main components of such an agreement would be rules strengthening copyright and patent protection. This is increased protection, not free trade. Is the Washington Post obligated to use the Bush administration's terminology when it discusses issues? Is there some reason that it can't just be called a "trade" agreement?
--Dean Baker
