Sir, - Fintan Clancy seems rather naive in his understanding of anti-globalisation protesters and their aims. Corporations have consistently made their millions from the exploitation of developing nations, even those which have embraced democracy. Opening up trade barriers and allowing freedom of movement will not be much help to the 10-year-old Filipina working night and day for abysmal wages to bring you your latest pair of trainers. What the May Day protesters want above all is an end to corporate abuse of poorer nations. Increasing trade with these nations will serve only to encourage the proliferation of sweatshops, rather than to improve human rights. - Is mise,
Alan Broderick, Westfield Park, North Circular Road, Limerick.