wrythings

Lessig has decided not to run for the California 12th Congressional District, but he’s launching a flagship for a movement that would be much more meaningful than his voice being one among 535 of our national legislators. If we are serious about making the changes necessary to live up to the American project we must think big and think grassroots.

I’m generally cautious about the risks we open ourselves to in proposing that Congress change in fundamental ways. Power tends to concentrate unless the people are engaged in a deep way. We need to restore faith in the rule of law. Basic fairness. True dialogue and deliberation. Respect for the rights of all, and respect for due process. Let’s restore our dignity.

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