evanwalsh/Globalism

## Globalism
    Globalism is a great idea. However, it's all in the execution. Connecting the world is a wonderful deed (and I hope to see it done soon), but I fear that we will lose our "cottage industry", so to speak. I want the world to be unified for the betterment of man, but I don't want to lose the friendly service and the connection to local businesses. Therefore, I cannot fully say that I support globalization.
    Human rights will definitely be (and already is) an issue. When outsourcing work to places with less stringent labor laws, companies are probably tempted to cut costs by cutting workplace rights. The only solution I can see is either some sort of global sanction against worker exploitation or consumers demanding moral business operations. Losing money during the labor process may be upsetting for companies, but losing money due to lack of sales will upset much more. Therefore, the businesses and the consumers are equally responsible.
    National security is an issue, but I am not overly concerned. I suppose I belong in the camp of "evolve or die" or something of that nature. If a country is losing themselves in the global economy, they need to change how they are operating. Unfortunately, the world will not hold your hand; you must change yourself to stay alive.
	Globalism is a great idea. However, it's all in the execution. Connecting the world is a wonderful deed (and I hope to see it done soon), but I fear that we will lose our "cottage industry", so to speak. I want the world to be unified for the betterment of man, but I don't want to lose the friendly service and the connection to local businesses. Therefore, I cannot fully say that I support globalization.
	Human rights will definitely be (and already is) an issue. When outsourcing work to places with less stringent labor laws, companies are probably tempted to cut costs by cutting workplace rights. The only solution I can see is either some sort of global sanction against worker exploitation or consumers demanding moral business operations. Losing money during the labor process may be upsetting for companies, but losing money due to lack of sales will upset much more. Therefore, the businesses and the consumers are equally responsible.
	National security is an issue, but I am not overly concerned. I suppose I belong in the camp of "evolve or die" or something of that nature. If a country is losing themselves in the global economy, they need to change how they are operating. Unfortunately, the world will not hold your hand; you must change yourself to stay alive.