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Lessig For Congress?

Posted by kdawson on from the played-by-jimmy-stewart dept.

luge writes "With the unfortunate passing of Congressman Tom Lantos, parts of Silicon Valley and San Francisco will be holding a special election in June to send a replacement to Congress. Given the area, it would be great to have someone who is both tech- and policy-aware fill the seat — and it looks like that just might happen. Lawrence Lessig has apparently bought 'change-congress.com.' A 'Draft Lessig' group is forming on Facebook, featuring some of Lessig's old co-workers at Harvard and Jimmy Wales, among others. No word from Lessig himself yet, but he's been increasingly vocal about politics of late. If it happens, it would be a huge step forward for the representation of technology in Washington."

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  1. Re:Real chance? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'd say elect Bill Gates.
    Just coming up with bribes large enough to get his attention would bankrupt
    the RIAA, MPAA, and similar mob enterprises.

  2. Re:Real chance? by Bob9113 · · Score: 2, Funny

    Google and Yahoo, perhaps, but methinks that Steve Jobs' position at Disney could be a real influence on Apple.

    Haha - well noted. I actually originally composed my post to say "companies that feel strongly about rational technology law." Then realized the mistake and changed it to employees. :)

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  3. I'll vote for him! by Subm · · Score: 5, Funny

    I don't live in his district, but I sent a check to Diebold and they said they registered my vote.

  4. Re:Does he realize what he'd have to do on corrupt by The_Wilschon · · Score: 2, Funny

    Nobody expects the OFFICES OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL! Our chief weapon is root access. Root access and non-possibility of non-cooperation... Our TWO chief weapons are root access, non-possibility of non-cooperation, and 12-year terms THREE! Our three main weapons are root access, non-possibility of non-cooperation, 12-year terms, and no accountability... Our four... Among our chief weaponry are such diverse elements as root access, non-possibility of non-cooperation, 12-year terms, no accountability to the executive, and automatic criminal guilt of obstruction.. of.. justice... I'll come in again.

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