There are a number of other reasons why some people reject a flat world. One major reason that comes to mind is the protective outlook when it comes to certain things like unions. I am not against labor unions but I do think that there are aspects of unions that are anti-flat world. Huge amounts of money is spent in the United States by labor unions pleading for political support for actions that will put up trade barriers in order to shield domestic industries. I recognize that many people distress over losing their jobs to overseas organizations that are able to produce similar products at significantly lower costs. I think Friedman has provided sufficient proof in this book to explain how a flatter world offers countries like the US to capitalize
