Free Government

Posted: 2008-07-14

*draws line in the sand* Ok, cross this line.
*DMCA passed*

*backs up two steps, draws new line in the sand*
Ok, cross this line.

*Patriot Act*

*backs up two steps, draws new line in the sand*
Ok, cross this line!

*NSA archiving all net traffic*

*backs up two steps, draws new line in the sand*
Ok, cross THIS line!

*warrantless searches*

*backs up two steps, draws new line in the sand*
OK, CROSS THIS LINE!

*FISA expanded*

*tries to back up..but notices back is against the wall*
- i saw this comment by spritom on Digg
For so long i have been waiting for something like this to be put together, and finally FreeGovernment.org has arrived!
I think that more than anyone else, geeks nowadays understand the problems with politics more than anyone else. So what better combination is there than geeks and politics? Although i didn't see this until it appeared on Slashdot, it apparently launched on July 4th. I have no idea how this hasn't hit the Digg homepage!

From the website:

"FreeGovernment.org is a non-profit open source project launched on July 4th, 2008, focused on providing citizens with more direct control of Congress through online polling and forums."

FreeGovernment.org is a:
  • non-profit organization
  • built on open source software
  • defined by four freedoms
  • designed to empower citizens
The four defining freedoms of free government:

  1. Engage

    Freedom to engage in government decision making for any purpose at any time.

  2. Understand

    Freedom to understand the work of the government transparently.

  3. Share

    Freedom to share direct control of the government.

  4. Improve

    Freedom to improve the government for the benefit of all society with the support of others.
Learn more on the FAQ

Free Government really has the potential to take the power out of money and put it back in the hands of people. Join and spread the word!