The only way to change the state of the patent system is by legislation; the system operates in the only way it can given the current laws. Judges do their bes

The only way to change the state of the patent system is by legislation; the system operates in the only way it can given the current laws. Judges do their best to interpret these law. Lawyers execute the will of their clients. "Inventors" seek to protect their inventions. Patent inspectors attempt the impossible task of evaluating the uniqueness of claims. It is possible that the Court will change its opinion on the patentability of the ideas that concern us, but it is unlikely that they will not just rock but overturn the software patent boat. Even if we as individuals dislike software patents, wealthy companies clearly see them as an investment worth protecting. If you care, you need to speak out, and in a way that says it is in not your's, but society's best interest for the status quo to change.