The government (at least in the US) is heavily involved in supporting the status quo here by blocking preservation efforts through DMCA. Often times asking the

The government (at least in the US) is heavily involved in supporting the status quo here by blocking preservation efforts through DMCA. Often times asking the government to take action means asking them to take their boot off your neck. It is important to take a moment to check what the issue is before assuming that asking the government to take action implies expansion of powers.