[PLUG] HB 2892 - Fight for what you believe
Alex Daniloff
alex at daniloff.com
Mon Apr 21 12:40:02 UTC 2003
It's a good idea!
But in order to run for an office
you'll have to have our own party
or a support group with some kind of
unique and revolutionary program to attain
more voters without spending a fortune on
blabery advertisements.
Why don't we create our own political
party or movement to back up our ideas?
It could be named for example Open
Source Freedom movement.
Alex
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> Since so many of us are out of work, why don't we fight back
> by having some of us run for office?
>
> Ed
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> On Mon, 2003-04-21 at 11:19, David Pool wrote:
> > All right people, if you haven't been paying attention, this is
the part of the
> > battle where Microsoft scuttles Bill 2892 in a back office deal
and then we
> > apply our own political pressure to bring it back to life.
> >
> > This is the crucial leverage point. Cooper and Ken have carried
the ball this
> > far, but they are no match for Microsoft. If you ever thought
about getting off
> > your duff to promote Open Source/Free Software, NOW IS THAT TIME!
> >
> > Heck you don't even have to get off your duff. Just send the
letter below out to
> > everyone you know in Oregon, then follow its advice and send the
second half to
> > your representatives and the committee members.
> >
> > If you understand this issue - express yourself. This is a far
more important
> > element of representational democracy than voting. You can
actually make a
> > difference.
> >
> > Do it. Sources tell me TODAY is the day to make your voice heard.
> >
> > David Pool
> >
> > --------------------------------
> >
> > Dear Friends,
> >
> > There is a Bill stuck in the Oregon legislature that could save
the state budget
> > MILLIONS of dollars by considering Open Source software like the
Linux operating
> > system. According to Friday's Oregonian, Microsoft lobbyists have
managed to
> > scuttle this Bill in closed door sessions.
> >
> > Source:
> >
http://www.oregonlive.com/business/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/business/
1050666959318260.xml
> >
> > Microsoft has $30 billion to spend, we have nothing but your
support. We need
> > that support now, just to get the Bill considered openly and
honestly.
> >
> > IBM, Google, Amazon, Yahoo - all use Open Source software because
it saves them
> > money. Merrill Lynch uses it too (and they understand money).
Here's a direct
> > quote from Merrill Lynch:
> >
> > "'...when modifications or repairs are needed, an open-source
software customer
> > can solicit for competitive bids, where a commercial software
customer would be
> > forced to turn only to the software's creator. That's an
attractive proposition
> > for a business."
> >
> > Source: http://weblog.kestrelworks.com/archives/000199.html
> >
> > It would be a travesty of justice to let Microsoft get away with
this ploy. Our
> > Schools need these $Millions far more than Microsoft needs more
profits.
> >
> > Please consider sending the letter below to your representatives.
You can locate
> > your representatives here:
> >
> > http://www.leg.state.or.us/findlegsltr/findset.htm
> >
> > Of course you can tell everyone, if you really want to send a
message:
> > Full Senate http://www.injuredworker.org/Senate.htm
> > Full House http://www.injuredworker.org/House.htm
> >
> > Thanks for your support. If we pull together, we can do great
things in Oregon!
> >
> > PS Send this on to your friends, too!
> >
> > -----------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Dear Elected Official,
> >
> > I am concerned that Bill 2892 appears to have been waylaid in the
House
> > General Government Committee(1). This bill would ask Oregon
government agencies
> > to consider using Open Source software alternatives, potentially
saving the
> > state millions of dollars.
> >
> > Because the bill allows the Government to choose commercial
products when that's
> > the best choice, I don't see why the committee is preventing the
> > legislature from considering this bill. (Yes, I understand that
Microsoft is
> > lobbying heavily against it).
> >
> > In these budgetary times, I think it's wrong to not consider
options for saving
> > money that could be better spent on schools and healthcare.
> >
> > Please use your influence to get this bill considered in the light
of day,
> >
> > Name
> > City, State
> >
> >
> >
> > 1. The Oregonian:
> >
http://www.oregonlive.com/business/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/business/
1050666959318260.xml
> >
> > 2. Bill 2892
> >
http://www.leg.state.or.us/03reg/measures/hb2800.dir/hb2892.intro.html
> >
> >
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> >
> > The General Government committee of the Oregon House
> >
> > Representative Jerry Krummel Chair
> > Email Address: rep.jerrykrummel at state.or.us
> >
> >
> > Representative Donna Nelson Vice-Chair
> > Email Address: rep.donnanelson at state.or.us
> >
> >
> > Representative Floyd Prozanski Vice-Chair
> > Email Address: rep.floydprozanski at state.or.us
> >
> >
> > Representative Brad Avakian
> > Email Address: rep.bradavakian at state.or.us
> >
> >
> > Representative Derrick Kitts
> > Email Address: rep.derrickkitts at state.or.us
> >
> > Representative John Mabrey
> > Email Address: rep.johnmabrey at state.or.us
> >
> > Representative Kelley Wirth
> > Email Address: rep.kelleywirth at state.or.us
> >
> >
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