[ctoth]

Could it be that tech people try to fix problems with tech because tech people are familiar with tech? Said another way, where are the non-tech public policy people solving these problems? If they don't step up, maybe it's time the tech people do?

[toomuchtodo]

Absolutely. This is not condemning technologists, but encouraging a reassessment of effective strategies for implementation to lead to the desired outcome.

Policy is written by the elected. Speak to or assume those roles. Provide covering fire for effective contributors who can execute on your mission and vision, just like a startup.

[adambaybutt]

Exactly. Sam isn't a politician or policymaker. He is trying to contribute ideas for others to improve and implement.

[toomuchtodo]

I would encourage him at trying his hand at being one. It's not a long journey from the ideas in his post to legislation.