The two issues that keep the public from taking action are: -Apathy or laziness -Not knowing how to effectively make a difference So let's brainstorm how to

The two issues that keep the public from taking action are: -Apathy or laziness -Not knowing how to effectively make a difference So let's brainstorm how to address one or both of these. Apathy and laziness is an economically logical reaction to data collection because 1) most people don't have time or interest to deal with governemnt issues, 2) they don't feel their data is relevant, 3) they don't know about their Constituational rights and don't have the time or effort to defend them, 4) the issue hasn't become serious enough yet. Really, what most people are doing is just upvoting pre-written opinions they agree with plus relevant articles they see online (guilty). The most we can ask for is for people to send cookie-cutter emails (such as the EFF's) to their representatives. I'm not saying I agree with the current system of government, but without going into the entire American government system, suffice it to say that we are supposed to contact our representatives directly. The transaction cost of doing so requires that a person 1) find out who their rep is 2) compose a (well-written) email or letter to them and possibly follow up at a later date. How many of you can say you have done this? So perhaps we can try and narrow the transaction cost of contacting a rep? How about a website that automatically finds out your rep, then let's you send them a voice message with your mic on your computer. This will fix 1) Some of the effort required, 2) Diminishes the ability to dismiss cookie cutter emails and letters, 3) Allows the user to send a voice message before they get up from the computer and become apathetic or forget about the issue. Would this be a viable solution? Side-note: If you really want to make the biggest impact, start using Bitcoin. The government has power over you because they can tax you.