[random28345]

> If you think a ~$100,000 a year to a politician (plus another couple million to some other politicians) is largely responsible for the rules that govern how 20% of our economy functions you are quite mistaken.

cough https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright_Term_Extension_Act cough

That was purchased pretty cheaply, and industries affected by copyright(books, movies, music, software, software) are a decent chunk of the economy.

[harryh]

The average member of the public doesn't care at all about copyright terms so policy in that area is much more susceptible to this sort of thing.

The average member of the public cares a great deal about their health insurance so policy in this area is much much less susceptible to influence with small political donations.