Why do reporters feel the need to editorialize? They should be given oped columns so that they can tell readers how much they like a trade pact, but their affections can't make a trade deal that increases patent and copyright protections and leaves most protection for highly-paid professionals unchanged a "free trade" agreement.
--Dean Baker
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