I always thought that the nations capitol (where it is, or elsewhere) should be a non-residential federal district. With no residents, representation would not be an issue. However, that does leave the issue of a state (Maryland) inheriting the rest of the DC. Hmmm.

Agribusiness is also reducing bio-diversity. I hear that many potato growers all grow the same type of potato because it is the only kind that McDonalds will buy.