[lug] SSSCA to make all open source software illegal

[D. Stimits]

B O'Fallon wrote:
> 
> "D. Stimits" wrote:
> 
> > Too bad they probably won't get to regular mail for another 6 months
> > while worrying about terrorism.
> 
> I read in the paper today that they were thinking of burning it all to avoid
> risk to the postal employees.

In reality, it's probably a relief to the politicians to not have to
listen for a while. Then again, Senator Hollings would have never
proposed this ridiculous crap if he listened to people.

D. Stimits, stimits at idcomm.com

> 
> > I wonder if you could send a telegram? Such things do still exist I think.
> 
> Yes, but think of the expense. Unless you sent a very short one like "The
> SSSCA bill sucks. Can it." <g>
> 
> But there's still fax, if you can get through to their offices.
> 
> Most of these people have offices in Colorado. The other solution might be to
> phone their local offices, or hand deliver a letter. That would certainly
> carry some weight: that you thought enough about an issue to take the time to
> hand-carry your letter!
> 
> BOF
> 
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