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18:24:18 12/28/12
Craig Whitney on Living With Guns: A Liberal's Case for the Second Amendment
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Craig Whitney on Living With Guns: A Liberal's Case for the Second Amendment
"A lot of our gun control measures are aimed at people who would obey the law and get the permits. How does keeping me or you from having a gun really control gun violence in Washington or New York City?" asks Craig R. Whitney, a former New York Times journalist and author of the new book, Living with Guns: A Liberal's Case for the Second Amendment. From the earliest settlement at Jamestown to the renewed debate over so-called assault weapons in the wake of the Sandy Hook school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, gun control has always been contentious. The earliest limitations on gun possession in early America were explicitly racist against blacks and modern gun control was aimed squarely at urban-dwelling Italian immigrants and others who supposedly suffered from poor impulse control. In the aftermath of the Sandy Hook shooting, advocates of gun control are pushing for renewed bans on various sorts of weapons and greater exclusions based on mental illness. At the same time, the National Rifle Association is pushing for armed guards at every school in the country and excoriating violent entertainment. Neither side seems interested in taking a measured look at what policies actually work to secure rights and decrease violent crime. Whitney sat down before the Newtown shooting to talk with Reason's Nick Gillespie about why liberals should defend the Second Amendment, why gun-related violence has declined over the past 20 years even as gun ownership has increased, his most ... From: ReasonTV Views: 22456 470 ratings Time: 07:06 More in News & Politics
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17:52:58 12/27/12
I, Tomato: Morning Star's Radical Approach to Management
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I, Tomato: Morning Star's Radical Approach to Management
The Morning Star Company, which handles 40 percent of California's processed tomato crop, is the largest tomato processing company in the world. That's impressive, but the most unique thing about Morning Star is that it has no managers. Instead, Morning Star embraces an approach they call "self-management." As Paul Green, Jr. of Morning Star's Self-Management Institute puts it: "Self-management is, at a very very high level, exactly the way you live when you go home from work. We just ask you to keep that hat on when you come to work at Morning Star." In our everyday lives, we don't have bosses telling us which careers or hobbies to pursue. If we want to purchase a car or a home, we don't have to get permission. Sure, we consult with friends and family before making important decisions, but as long as we're prepared to take responsibility for our choices, we're free to do what we want. The same spirit reigns at Morning Star. Employees decide how their skill sets can best help Morning Star succeed and then develop their own lists of roles and responsibilities in collaboration with their colleagues. If Morning Star employees want to purchase new equipment, they don't ask managers for permission. Rather, they discuss potential purchases with colleagues who will be affected by the purchase and, if others with expertise support the decision, they simply buy what they need. There is no R%D department at Morning Star. There are, however, strong incentives for every employee to ... From: ReasonTV Views: 13131 444 ratings Time: 05:47 More in News & Politics
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17:30:25 12/26/12
Busting Bikinis and the Cop Who Wants to Fine Cursing! (Nanny of the Year 2012)
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Busting Bikinis and the Cop Who Wants to Fine Cursing! (Nanny of the Year 2012)
Who will claim the Nanny this year? Might it be the Arizona pol who's cracking down on advertisers who photoshop models to make them more attractive? (We assume she's preparing campaigns against other deceptions like makeup and lighting.) How about that New Jersey crusader who's itching to bust bikinis? Or the police chief from Massachusetts who refused to let obstacles like the First Amendment deter him from championing an ordinance that fines folks for public profanity? The Nannies have been as male-dominated as the Academy Award for best director, but for the first time in history most of the nominees are women! Will this be the the year that Nanny gold finally ends up in a woman's hands? A little over two minutes. (If only all awards shows were that quick!) "Nanny of the Year," is written and produced by Ted Balaker, who also hosts. Shot by Paul Detrick and Alex Manning. Motion graphics by Austin Bragg. CORRECTION: Ted Balaker should have referenced the Sylvester Stallone epic Demolition Man rather than the Sylvester Stallone epic Judge Dredd. We regret the error and Balaker has already been sentenced to watch the Sylvester Stallone epic Spy Kids 3D: Game Over by a just and angry god. To watch previous Nanny of the Month (and Year) episodes, go here: www.youtube.com From: ReasonTV Views: 42045 396 ratings Time: 02:19 More in News & Politics
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14:48:51 12/22/12
Check out Reason's New LA Headquarters!
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Check out Reason's New LA Headquarters!
Reason's new Los Angeles headquarters are up and running! Reason invited writers, thinkers, artists, and supporters from around the area to spend some time in the new place this December. Reason TV captured the official "christening" of the new building, and asked various attendees a few questions: As Reason enters its 45th year, what do you think has been the greatest boon to liberty in the past 45 years? What trends are you optimistic about in the coming decades? And what does Reason add to the political conversation? Hear the answers and see the new facilities in the video above. About 4 minutes. Produced by Zach Weissmueller. Shot by Sharif Matar, Alex Manning, Paul Detrick, and Paul Feine. Additional camera by Tracy Oppenheimer. Visit reason.com for downloadable versions, and subscribe to Reason TV's YouTube Channel to receive immediate updates when new material goes live. From: ReasonTV Views: 7105 212 ratings Time: 04:10 More in News & Politics
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03:01:15 12/21/12
Remy: I Saw Daddy Pat Down Santa Claus (A Very TSA Christmas Song)
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Remy: I Saw Daddy Pat Down Santa Claus (A Very TSA Christmas Song)
What happens when the holiday season's most frequent flier meets the TSA? "I Saw Daddy Pat Down Santa Claus" is written and performed by Remy and produced by Meredith Bragg. About 1:15 minutes. Follow Reason on Twitter at twitter.com Visit www.reason.com for downloadable versions and subscribe to our YouTube Channel to receive notifications when new material goes live. Subscribe to Remy's channel at youtube.com From: ReasonTV Views: 25651 362 ratings Time: 01:15 More in News & Politics
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14:01:49 12/20/12
The Fall Of Tam's #6: How LA Regulated A Burger Stand Out of Existence
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The Fall Of Tam's #6: How LA Regulated A Burger Stand Out of Existence
Located on the corner of Figueroa and 101st Street in South Central Los Angeles, Tam's Burgers has been a part of the neighborhood for almost thirty years. Nick Benetatos took over the restaurant in the late '80s after his father retired. Tam's has withstood multiple recessions and even the 1992 LA riots. "When the markets were burned down, liquor stores were burned down, everything was burned down, people had nowhere to go, they came to us. We were handing out loaves of bread for free." says Benetatos. "We have much love for the community. And the community obviously has much love for us." But Tam's is now facing its most daunting challenge yet: being deemed a "public nuisance" by the city of LA. The Los Angeles Police Department believes that Tam's is a magnet for drug dealers, prostitutes and violent criminals. "It has a nexus and a connection to a disproportionate amount of criminal activity," says Detective Eric Moore, head of LAPD's Nuisance Abatement unit. But Benetatos says that he is simply making the best of a tough situation. He's even tried to work with LAPD before, honoring their requests that he remove payphones on the property and remove tables for outdoor seating, which he says resulted in a 15 percent decline in revenues. The city's zoning board has since ordered him to comply with 22 separate conditions, such as hiring a full-time security guard, fencing in the entire property and installing a security camera that links directly to LAPD's electronic ... From: ReasonTV Views: 45545 660 ratings Time: 05:12 More in News & Politics
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15:16:55 12/19/12
Grover Norquist on Fiscal Cliff, Tax Pledges, & Being the GOP's "Rasputin"
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Grover Norquist on Fiscal Cliff, Tax Pledges, & Being the GOP's "Rasputin"
"The people who attack me as 'Rasputin' think that the Republicans truly want to raise taxes," says Grover Norquist, the head of Americans for Tax Reform. ATR's "Taxpayer Protection Pledge" has drawn the ire of Democrats and the media as the fiscal cliff approaches. Candidates and officeholders who sign the pledge vow not to raise net taxes on individuals and businesses. For the past couple of decades, signing the pledge has become a pro forma exercise for Republicans with aspirations for national office. His critics, continues Norquist, think "the only thing keeping [GOP legislators] from raising taxes...is that I would call them names." Reason's Nick Gillespie sat down with Norquist to discuss the attacks, why he thinks Obama wants to take the US over the fiscal cliff, and whether House Majority Leader John Boehner can ever be trusted to control spending. About 22 minutes. Shot by Meredith Bragg, and Joshua Swain; edited by Swain. Scroll down for downloadable versions, and subscribe to Reason TV's YouTube Channel to receive immediate updates when new material goes live. From: ReasonTV Views: 9006 213 ratings Time: 22:10 More in News & Politics
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17:39:04 12/18/12
How Indianapolis Fixed Its Parking Problems
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How Indianapolis Fixed Its Parking Problems
Parking in most US cities can be a drag. If you're lucky enough to find an unoccupied spot, you still have to find enough change to fill up the meter. Then, if your errand takes longer than expected, you run the risk of getting a ticket. Maintaining parking meters is no picnic for city governments either. Coins need to removed and batteries need to be replaced frequently. On top of all that, because parking meter rates in most cities haven't changed for decades, meters typically don't generate much revenue. Things are different in Indianapolis. A couple of years ago, the city partnered with a division of Xerox to take over management of the city's parking meter system. ParkIndy replaced all the old meters with new meters that accept credit cards. Even better, drivers with smart phones can now download apps that make it easy to pay for parking, extend the parking time and even find an open spot. Sure, parking at meters is a little more expensive, but the experience for drivers in Indianapolis is much improved. The best part about this public-private partnership is that the arrangement will help the city's bottom line. The old system generated less than $100000 in 2010. In 2011, the new parking meters generated more than one million dollars. Over the course of the 50-year lease, the city will make upwards of $350 million. Approximately 3 minutes. Produced by Paul Feine and Alex Manning. Go to reason.com for downloadable versions and subscribe to our youtube channel to get ... From: ReasonTV Views: 9471 328 ratings Time: 03:08 More in News & Politics
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20:05:50 12/17/12
The Best and Worst Christmas Films (Libertarian Edition)
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The Best and Worst Christmas Films (Libertarian Edition)
Reason TV's Kennedy throws lumps of coal at the most un-libertarian Christmas movies and specials of all time, a list that includes A Charlie Brown Christmas, A Christmas Memory, Love Actually, White Christmas, and Miracle on 34th Street[*]. On the flip side, she explains why Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, It's a Wonderfu Life, and The Sound of Music are her favorite fare when snuggling up to the electronic hearth with her kids and a Super Big Gulp filled with 100-proof eggnog. [*]: Watch the video to learn more about the hotly contested debate over whether Miracle on 34th Street is actually pro- or anti-individual freedom. About 3:30 minutes. Written by Kennedy and Nick Gillespie, with inspiration from Kurt Loder. Camera by Amanda Winkler and Zach Weismusseler. Produced by Meredith Bragg. Visit www.reason.com for links and downloadable versions. Subscribe to Reason TV's YouTube channel to get automatic notifications when new material goes live. From: ReasonTV Views: 16889 348 ratings Time: 03:33 More in News & Politics
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18:21:42 12/15/12
A Great Year For Pot, Freedom, and Ending the Drug War: Q&A with MPP's Rob Kampia
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A Great Year For Pot, Freedom, and Ending the Drug War: Q%A with MPP's Rob Kampia
"It was a wonderful feeling, being in that celebration with people in Colorado," says Rob Kampia, head of the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP), of his Election Night 2012 experience. Thanks in part to the efforts of MPP, Colorado and Washington became the first two states to fully legalize recreational marijuana use and possession. In a Q%A with Reason TV's Nick Gillespie, Kampia talks about his organization's "religious" devotion to "sticking to the message," relentlessly reminding voters of the fiscal benefits to be reaped by taxing marijuana like alcohol and the shameful waste created by the mass incarceration of non-violent drug offenders. Kampia also reveals a surprising answer to the question, "What did you do to celebrate the legalization of marijuana?" About 5 minutes. Produced by Anthony L. Fisher. Camera by Josh Swain and Zach Weissmueller. Go to reason.com for links, downloadable versions, and more videos. Subscribe to Reason TV's YouTube channel to get automatic notifications when new material goes live. From: ReasonTV Views: 5866 198 ratings Time: 05:10 More in News & Politics
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17:18:00 12/14/12
Marijuana Is Legal in Colorado...Now What?
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Marijuana Is Legal in Colorado...Now What?
On November 6, 2012 the citizens of Colorado and Washington voted to regulate marijuana like alcohol. In Colorado, where around 10000 people are arrested for violating marijuana laws each year, 55 percent voted in favor of Amendment 64. On December 10, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper officially made Amendment 64 part of the state's constitution. The governor also signed an executive order establishing a task force of government officials and other stakeholders to make recommendations to the legislature about how to establish a legal market for businesses to cultivate and sell marijuana to adults. For now, adults 21 years old and over can possess up to one ounce of marijuana and grow up to six plants. How did the federal government respond? On the day after November's election, Justice Department spokesperson Nanda Chitre said, "The Department's enforcement of the Controlled Substances Act remains unchained." November 6 was an historic day for drug policy reformers across the country, but at this point it's anybody's guess whether or not the feds will respect the will of the voters in Colorado and Washington. Reason TV traveled to Colorado to see what residents there are thinking. Approximately 2.30 minutes. Produced by Paul Feine and Alex Manning. From: ReasonTV Views: 8284 237 ratings Time: 02:34 More in News & Politics
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15:05:20 12/13/12
Why Copyright Law is so Mickey Mouse - And How to Fix It: Q&A with Jerry Brito
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Why Copyright Law is so Mickey Mouse - And How to Fix It: Q%A with Jerry Brito
"If I take your car, you no longer have your car. If I sing a song that you wrote, you still have your song," says Mercatus Center senior research fellow Jerry Brito in explaining the difference between real property and intellectual property. The latter, he stresses, is statutory property, created by the Constitution and designed to secure for creators a limited period of exclusive control of their works. "That's exactly why we have copyright: So you can turn a profit." But that incentive to create is supposed to be balanced again society's gain from having works go into the public domain, where anyone can use them. The original copyright term in the US lasted for 14 years and could be renewed once. Under current law, the term is the life of the creator plus 70 years. At the same time, enforcement against copyright infringement and unauthorized use has been on the rise. Brito is the editor of the new book, Copyright Unbalanced: From Incentive to Excess, which features contributions by David Post, Tom W. Bell, Christina Mulligan, Reihan Salam, Patrick Ruffini, Tim B. Lee, and Eli Dourado. Copyright Unbalanced argues that Congress acts as a tool of Hollywood and other powerful interests, extending copyright terms whenever Mickey Mouse or other properties are about to enter the public domain. Returning to the original understanding of copyright, says Brito, is essential, especially since copying has never been so easy. Nick Gillespie talked with Brito about copyright ... From: ReasonTV Views: 9867 228 ratings Time: 04:50 More in News & Politics
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18:57:08 12/12/12
Judge Napolitano: How Teddy Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson Destroyed Constitutional Freedom
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Judge Napolitano: How Teddy Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson Destroyed Constitutional Freedom
"The radical change in the relationship of the federal government to individual Americans was ratcheted up greatly in the Progressive Era," argues Judge Andrew Napolitano in his new book, Theodore and Woodrow: How Two American Presidents Destroyed Constitutional Freedom. The first decades of the 20th century saw an assault on individual liberties that was both unconstitutional and unprecedented in American history. From crackdowns on freedom of speech to the seizures of vast swaths of land, Judge Napolitano shows how the policies of two presidents from opposing parties laid the groundwork for a century of ever-expanding federal power. Judge Napolitano is chief legal analyst for Fox News, a syndicated columnist, and a Reason contributor (read his archive here). He recently sat down with Nick Gillespie to talk about his latest book and discuss the relevance of the Progressive era - a time of prohibition, military expansionism, and vilification of wealth - to today's political struggles. About 14 minutes. Camera by Anthony Fisher and Jim Epstein. Edited by Todd Krainin. Scroll down for downloadable versions and subscribe to ReasonTV's YouTube Channel to receive notification when new material goes live. From: ReasonTV Views: 20228 794 ratings Time: 14:03 More in News & Politics
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16:25:47 12/11/12
Can an Undocumented Immigrant Become a US Lawyer? California High Court Will Decide
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Can an Undocumented Immigrant Become a US Lawyer? California High Court Will Decide
Sergio Garcia, 35, has wanted to become an attorney since he was 10 years old. In 2009, his dream was about to become a reality. The longtime California resident had graduated from law school, passed the state bar, and received the approval of the State Bar Board of Examiners. There was just one problem: Garcia didn't have documentation to work legally in the United States. Born in Mexico, he was brought to the United States by his family when he was a little more than a year old. He lived in California until he was nine years old, then went back to Mexico before returning to the Golden State to finish high school and attend college and law school. His father says he applied for a green card for his son 18 years ago, but the application is still pending. Once the California Supreme Court, which has to sign off on all new bar members, found out about Garcia's status, it stopped short of letting him practice law. The court asked the Obama Justice Department to weigh in on the case instead; Justice said Garcia should not receive a license, reasoning that an illegal alien - albeit one who has spent decades in the US - doesn't have the right to work in the Land of the Free. "Independently of my status, I have to fulfill my dreams. I have to believe that all the work I've put into it is not going to be in vain," says Garcia. "The knowledge you gain [...] is not dependent on a piece of paper." "The fact that we can give a license to practice law to someone who cannot lawfully ... From: ReasonTV Views: 4699 137 ratings Time: 08:42 More in News & Politics
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19:35:36 12/10/12
How Dewey Bartlett Balanced Tulsa's Budget without Raising Taxes
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How Dewey Bartlett Balanced Tulsa's Budget without Raising Taxes
When Mayor Dewey Bartlett took office on December 7, 2009, Tulsa, Oklahoma was in its worst budget crisis since the Great Depression. "We would have probably had to file for bankruptcy," Bartlett tells Reason TV. "It certainly got us focused on how to run a government better." With a $10 million budget shortfall and employee compensation spiraling out of control, thinkng about layoffs was just the beginning. Bartlett schooled himself about the budget and decided to focus "on things a government really should do and also make a decision on what a government really doesn't need to do." He reformed pay for police and firemen, sold unused vehicles and property, and privatized some city services, including the city's zoo. "Many times, decisions are made to cut everybody's budget, and not specific portions of the budget that really aren't necessary," he says. Reason TV talked with Bartlett in his office to talk about how to balance a city's budget without raising taxes. About 6 minutes. Interview by Len Gilroy and Sharif Matar, who filmed, edited, and produced the video. Visit www.reason.com for downloadable versions and subscribe to Reason TV's YouTube channel to receive automatic notifications when new material goes live. From: ReasonTV Views: 8003 371 ratings Time: 06:23 More in News & Politics
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20:01:59 12/08/12
James Payne on Six Political Illusions
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James Payne on Six Political Illusions
"The first thing [children] think about of government is that it is like a super parent," says author and Reason Magazine contributor James Payne. Payne points out that seeing government as having the virtues of a parent - wisdom, responsibility, money, unlimited funds for whatever you need - has lead to illusions about what role the government should be playing in our lives. Payne sat down to talk with Reason TV at Libertopia 2012 in San Diego, Calif. to discuss his book, Six Political Illusions: A Primer on Government for Idealists Fed Up with History Repeating Itself. Approximately 4:36 minutes. Interview by Zach Weissmueller. Camera by Alex Manning and Zach Weissmueller. Edited by Weissmueller. Visit www.reason.com for downloadable versions and subscribe to Reason TV's YouTube channel to receive automatic notifications when new material goes live. From: ReasonTV Views: 9420 272 ratings Time: 04:39 More in News & Politics
12/28/12