Page 6 Editorial.. Last night the House of Representatives gave Bill Clinton a major victory in his fight for NAFTA. The House voted to approve the treaty 234-200. The treaty now moves on to the Senate where it is expected to pass by a large margin. Many people know that NAFTA will create the world's largest free-trade zone, but many do not really know what NAFTA is all about. The free trade zone will stretch from Mexico to Canada and includes 370 million people. The treaty will lower and eventually eliminate trade barriers between the countries withinin a time frame of 15 years. At the present time the United States collects a 3.9% tariff on imports and Mexico collects a 10% tariff on imports. Canada's tariffs on United States' imports were eliminated by earlier treaties. NAFTA also promises to promote fair competition between the countries and protect copyrights. Finally, NAFTA will set up a forum to resolve disputes and will establish a framework for future agreements between the countries. Any of the three countries can withdraw from the treaty with six month's notice. These are facts, but opinions are mixed on the ramifications. Supporters claim that the treaty will decrease the number of illegal immigrants that enter the United States because Mexico's economy should improve. Opposers feel that Mexico's economy will not significantly improve and illegal immigrants will flow across open borders. Supporters feel that up to 900,000 jobs will be created as the marketplace grows. Opposers fear that the treat will • ush industries south to take advantage of cheaper labor. They are also worried that illegal drug-runners will be able to freely cross borders. These will be interesting developments to chart if the treaty passes as expected in the Senate. No matter what happens, the House vote was a significant win for Clinton. Tell us!...Drop us a line... Let us know what you think about our stories, columns or editorial. Write a letter to the editor. Letters must be dropped off at the Collegian office by Tuesday at noon. BEHREI;D Published weekly by the students - The Pennsylvania State University at Erie. The Behrend Coil e C? -Editors Matthew D. Cissnc Alicia !human Bus(nest% Manager Dorian" Stremic The Collegian's *tutorial opinion is determined by the editorial staff, with the editors holding final responsibility. Opinions expressed in The Collegian, are not nmessarily those of The Collet* or fl Pennsylvania Suns r University. r i Collegian Stet Dawn Anderson, Michelin Bauer. Ilia Belicht. Dugan. Shawn Oalinks.. Kristin Goldner. Okmiesteadt. Toot Mahoney. Paul Marini. Sarah Melehiorre. Rob Micas, Doug Mon* Rucker, Vince Smith. Kevin Stank, Jar Toubakaris. 818 'lade:cold& J News Editor Hal D. Coffey Estadolament Editor INlMticpi*mu Sports Editors Matthew D. Cissrat • Keith E McFall t?' Copy Edison Alicia Hartman Joanne Riccardi ftdd infteerudima isfablished wodaY ThiC 'oollo#44lnie Suits* • Erie, iticitetbrend Reed- Advertising. Mummers SWIM itniid,V4W ILAwesta Russ ' 0 ‘11164411.14144498 40) Terri Swanson • - • 4+,4 • 'loelA* ' • Photo Coonthuttor Arne! Ila lcita =~: a..~°:~y ~1~ •I ~:N~; Photigniplheirs: ' Broi►at Jcn 'Colvin. Doke Jeff Z. TyPlst ; ace Janes& `, . al cartoons tor -----~ 911 Ice Mawr. 'Lori Anna Advfor Cathy %Naar .~~' . Thursday, November 18, 199 SDMIBE 1 514 JLVNT NAVE KEPT 1W SE WOES, ea WM Vir, I To Nivii Wills WOULD NAPVEtt? ME 'MVO HEARD of ItiftllKAlT., SEttloP ,~ - -,. I py - te I • L lja kprimerpowmowilftlll4--
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