Kristen, please ignore jacquesm, he is a known troll.
Public interest lawyers are far more valuable contributors to HN, and especially to this discussion, then the histrionics and hyperbole of him and his ilk.
I don't usually engage with people in this manner, but may I ask why you feel that jacquesm is a troll? Especially a "known troll?" He seems to be a rather passionate person who is willing to stand up for his views.
jacquesm is a long-standing member of the community and one of HN's greatest contributors (#4 by karma on http://news.ycombinator.com/leaders). Not a troll.