6 December 1999 - WTO innocence

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Protester: Ya know, for somebody who came here to strangle sea turtles barehanded, you’re alright. If only people like you could take the long view, and see how you’re harming the planet by promoting corporate greed.
Delegate: Actually I came here to prevent the world from breaking into rival trading blocs and fighting a war in twenty years.
Reporter: What do you believe is the—
Delegate: But why am I talking to you? You hate capitalism, so you go bust up some businesses. That’s supposed to help?
Protester: Not me. I spent the morning sweeping up glass.
Reporter: The viewers would like to know—
Delegate: Huh. Funny how everyone’s innocent.

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