All too often we complain about the problems our country and we as individual citizens face but rarely do we stand up and make our voices heard. Politics in the US are relegated to the responsibility of "nanny-like" politicians who rarely act in the best interests of their constituents and instead act in the best interests of their "special interests," their big political donors, PACS, and lobbyists.

This is why it's so particularly refreshing, if not startling, to report that a man by the name of Brent Allison has taken it upon himself to found a Pirate Party here in the United States to counter the voices of the MPAA, RIAA, and others who, for the most part, are the sole voices in the ongoing file-sharing debate. Though to call it a debate is a misnomer as there is virtually no vocal opponent to their argument, and thus no real debate. As that may be, the future holds promise with the birth of the Pirate Party of the United States.

Though the United States system of government is inherently a 2 party system and doesn't make any room for outsiders, it does allow for grassroots ideas to take hold and shape the direction of legislation by the powers that be. If the Pirate Party of the United States was to garner enough members and support so that it could effectively spread it's ideas and messages then perhaps it too could make headway in shaping the future of file-sharing in this country.

Truth be told it remains to be seen whether this move will solidify and be a lasting voice to counter those on the other side of the issue, but in the meantime it sure feels good to know that we are Americans aren't as lazy as other countries say we are. Now the only thing to do is to change my voter registration from Libertarian to "Pirate." Mom's gonna love this one. Arrrrr!

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