16 Feb 2000

Why Minnesotans Should Not Subsidize the Burning of Poultry Manure

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Why Minnesotans Should Not Subsidize the Burning of Poultry Manure Testimony by David Morris Against Minnesota House Bill No. 2757 Before the House Regulated Industries Subcommittee February 16, 2000 My name is David Morris. I am Vice President of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, a 26 year old non-profit research organization based in Minneapolis and Washington, … Read More
30 Jan 2000

One Government, With Free Trade For All

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(The following article appeared in the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Sunday January 30, 2000.)

"Perfection of means and confusion of ends seems to characterize our age."

Thatinsight of Albert Einstein’s half a century ago aptly describes the current debate, or more precisely, non-debate, about free trade.

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14 Nov 1999

Really Light Rail

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Really Light Rail By David Morris November 14, 1999 When I was on KTCA’s “Almanac” a few months ago with Elwyn Tinklenberg, the transportation commissioner held forth on the promise of light-rail transit (LRT). The cohost anticipated my response. “Mr. Morris, you’re against rail and for buses, right?” She was surprised and confused when I declared … Read More
20 May 1999

The CIA’s Record of Incompetence Argues for Abolition

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The CIA’s Record of Incompetence Argues for Abolition by David Morris Institute for Local Self-Reliance May 20, 1999 – published in St. Paul Pioneer Press When he learned that the CIA had failed to update a 1992 map of Belgrade, leading NATO to mistakenly bomb the Chinese Embassy in an attack that killed 4, injured 20 … Read More
9 May 1999

Abolish the Pentagon

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Abolish the Pentagon by David Morris Institute for Local Self-Reliance March 9, 1999 – published in St. Paul Pioneer Press Stamp out waste and incompetence in government. Strip the Pentagon of its rank. For the fifth year in a row the General Accounting Office(GAO) has labelled the military’s financial and accountability system “high risk”. “None of … Read More
6 May 1999

Bananas, Justice and Free Trade

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Bananas, Justice and Free Trade by David Morris Institute for Local Self-Reliance May 6, 1999 – published in St. Paul Pioneer Press Three planetary corporations–Del Monte, Chiquita and Dole–control 60 percent of the world market for bananas. Seven tiny island nations in the East Caribbean control less than 3 percent. The big boys insist the islanders … Read More
20 Apr 1999

By What Compass is Jesse Guided?

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By What Compass is Jesse Guided? by David Morris Institute for Local Self-Reliance April 20, 1999 – published in St. Paul Pioneer Press Two weeks ago, Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura exercised his first veto. He rejected legislation that would have required sprinkler companies to install a $35 device that senses soil moisture and turns off the … Read More
6 Apr 1999

Consumers Say No to Genetic Engineering

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Consumers Say No to Genetic Engineering by David Morris Institute for Local Self-Reliance April 6, 1999 – published in St. Paul Pioneer Press In the annals of consumerism, there has never been anything quite like the revolt against genetically engineered food. It is a fascinating story, an epic struggle between consumers and industry and government over … Read More

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