[swasheck]

that's a completely fair and valid perspective. i just want to make sure that generic "goods" aren't what we think are going to cure the ailments of those who are dealing with poverty. additionally, poverty can also be a symptom of systematic class/social warfare (though not always). in these countries that we're hoping free trade can infuse with goods, we need to make sure that we've addressed the ruling structures such that these goods are permitted for appropriate use.

[mseebach]

What you seem to say in a somewhat roundabout way is that there's badness in the world that isn't poverty, or directly caused by poverty. Which is correct and totally uncontroversial.