Moore said he considers such downsizing practices terrorism because many companies, including PayDay, AT&T and General Motors continue to make profits while laying off workers.

Citing a recent law meant to prevent all American businesses from interacting with Libya, Moore quipped, "Who are [workers] more scared of--GM or Mohamar Quaddafi? Where are the real acts of terrorism?"

Moore spoke on a number of other topics, responding to the questions on the O.J. Simpson trials, Ralph Nader and the state of American unions.

A recurring theme in his speech was Moore's candor and earnest need to address the problems of the Amer- ican working class. Students received these comments with frequent applause.

Regarding the status of American unions, Moore spoke of the need for greater involvement and more competent leadership.

Moore encouraged audience members to attend a Harvard Union of Clerical and Technical Workers (HUCTW) rally this afternoon outside Mass. Hall.

Additionally, Moore showed a number of censored clips from his television program "TV Nation," which he said was aimed at raising awareness of corporate and political controversies.

He showed a section on the presidents of defunct savings and loans and where they are now.

Another clip featured a Topeka, Kansas, high school student who was granted community service extra credit for his picketing of the funerals for AIDS victims with signs proclaiming, "God Hates Fags."

Moore was brought to the Harvard campus by Perspective, Harvard's liberal magazine, and HUCTW.

Former Perspective managing editor Ciara C. Torres '97 introduced Moore, whom she identified as one of her personal heroes.

"I realized that Harvard has a lot more pull than most students think," said Torres. "I e-mailed him about coming to speak, and he said sure