This news will disappoint a lot of people in the Valley. After being urged to run by a Facebook group, then launching a Lessig08 site, Stanford Law professor and free culture champion Lawrence Lessig is not running for congress.
Lessig believes that running for Congress will not help the Change Congress movement. Video explanation above.
The thought of having a Congressman Lessig serving in Washington was very exciting, I feel let down. Still perhaps this can be used as a good starting point and maybe there are other races that he should think about.
But who will save America now?
I would have been 100% behind Mr. Lessig in a bid for Congress, no question. Now that he’s said no, I’m sort of relieved, in the same way I’m sort of relieved Al Gore decided not to run for President. Would I love to see Mr. Gore in the Oval Office? You bet. But I’m quite certain he’s doing more good in his current role.
Lawrence Lessig has made a decision that makes the most sense to further the issues about which he cares so passionately.
I have the utmost respect for his decision. We need more leaders with his authentic sense of purpose.
Brilliant explanation.
Choice and goal objectives are better served this way.
I love being convinced… will continue to improve everything with more efficient way.
Oh well, I guess my campaign donation goes to the Creative Commons then.