New PAC Tackles IP and Tech Innovation

oddlyenough writes "I've been helping to launch IPac, a new political action committee that works on IP policy and technical innovation. We're supporting six candidates in the current election, including a Senate candidate (Brad Carson) who says he's in the "Lessig School" when it comes to IP. You can check them out and donate here. We started this IPac because despite all of the wonderful, important work of groups like EFF, Public Knowledge, et. al, there wasn't a way to funnel the energy they create into the electoral process. You can read some coverage on us here."

Excellent Idea

[ravenspear]

It's common on Slashdot to continually lament politicians' lack of intelligence when it comes to technology. What's not so common is to suggest or put into action good ideas to change that situation.

Why not just help the EFF?

[Anonymous Cowdog]

If as you say there wasn't a way to funnel the energy the EFF creates into the electoral process, why not help them find a way? Did they reject your help?

I trust the EFF. With a new organization, you have to earn credibility from scratch. I'm not passing judgement, just wondering about how you decided to form yet another organization.