>Artificial barrier: Something arbitrary synthesized by a party not involved in an A<->B transaction. Yes, other than: * Being responsible for the welfare of

>Artificial barrier: Something arbitrary synthesized by a party not involved in an A<->B transaction. Yes, other than: * Being responsible for the welfare of A and B. * Being responsible for mediating any disputes between A and B regarding their transaction. * Being responsible for cracking down on potential fraudulent activity between A and B. * Providing the medium whereby A and B can discharge their debts. The government has nothing to do with the transactions. Absolutely nothing. >Does allowing a company from California hire someone from New York 'drive down wages hurt everyone except the top 1%"? If not why does it suddenly 'drive down wages hurt everyone except the top 1%" when you change New York to India? Because they're capitalizing on India's relative poverty.