[sklyarov-chicago] Rick Boucher anti-DMCA statement.

Peter A. Peterson II pedro@tastytronic.net
Fri, 8 Feb 2002 14:39:19 -0600


Quoting Larry Garfield:
> I ask because that is how the system works.  Ideally we need a Free
> Speech PAC that unabashedly donates soft money to politicians, but
> since we seem to be missing one of those individual contributions
> are the next best thing.  Yeah, it's bribery, but that's how the
> system works.  Politicians who stand up in favor of free speech and
> fair use rights should be rewarded in the most utilitarian (for
> them) way possible; money with which to buy elections.  That makes
> other self-interested politicians take notice.

Or you can send him a message at Ninthnet@mail.house.gov and tell him
that you appreciate his work. They might not take criticism or
requests over email, but I'm sure he'd be happy to receive a little
praise.

Peter

-- 
"Sure I want to be the biggest telecom company in the world,
but it's just a commodity. I want to be able to form opinion.
By controlling the pipe, you can eventually get control of
the content." -- IDT chairman Howard Jonas