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On Tue, 05 Aug 2008 04:22:16 -0400, Eisboch wrote:



I have quite a bit of experience working with universities on federally
and state funded research projects and/or major programs. Although it
can be a viable way to develop technology, the academia culture that
exists in the universities does not lend itself to efficiently getting
the job done.

It may not be efficient, but it is profitable for the government.

http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/1998/patents-0415.html


I'd rather we follow the Norwegian model for the "next" generation of
energy production, rather than the corporate model. All Norwegians
benefit directly from that country's ownership and control of its oil
assets, and it has helped build and maintain a secure middle class
lifestyle for its citizens. The Norwegian GPF is also a model for the world.

http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/...POL070908A.htm


I see no reason to allow multinational corporations to control our future.