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Originally Posted by Botnst
This is the proper time for government to exercise it's power and influence over free trade. So far, most countries have failed to do that and so, the tragedy continues before our eyes.
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I think I get what you are saying. Also, I don't deny this is an issue. However, the problem I see is like you say. So far, most countries fail to do what they should. With that in mind, I don't see how any idea of a sanctuary will work. The only way I see it working is if all the govts get together and say "This BS ends here and now. This area is off limits and if we catch you trying to sell your catch from that area, you will be fish food." Without total cooperation, I don't see how it will work. You are not talking about the pond in your backyard. This is such a huge area that no one country can make a difference. Problem is how to get everyone committed and not have one country giving it's citizens a "nod and a wink".
How will you get everyone on board and not just pay lip service to the commitment? When I was in Singapore, they were adamantly anti-communist. They will not trade with any communist country. My passport said that I could not visit any of those countries and listed them out by name. Sounds good to me. What did they do? Forbid the govt agencies from buying or selling from communist countries. Sweet! OTOH, Private companies were doing business with those countries. I know because my Dad was and is one of them. Govt still collected taxes WITHOUT investing a penny of it's own money, debriefed all the businessmen who visited those countries and could still claim that they are not dealing with communists.
So, will other countries REALLY commit to it? I think most will give it lip service with a few not committing to it. IOW, we have the same mess we have today. No change.