143197 http://uservoice.com/users/143197-freeculture http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/542d62578d8c1bb51279980a67837d9d?default=http://uservoice.com/images/icons/default-avatar.jpg FreeCulture FreeCulture FreeCulture 0 0 68576 http://ideas.obamacto.org/pages/6111-obama-cto/suggestions/68576-allow-the-public-to-comment-on-all-legislation Allow at least a 5 day comment period where the public can comment on all legislation before it is signed into law. Allow at least a 5 day comment period where the public can comment on all legislation before it is signed into law. 964 13 6111 Obama CTO general 123099 Matt_Lerner Matt_Lerner Matt_Lerner 2008-11-11T21:35:25Z 2008-11-11T21:35:25Z general 69416 http://ideas.obamacto.org/pages/6111-obama-cto/suggestions/69416-repeal-the-digital-milennium-copyright-act-dmca- It is evident that the framers of the infamous Digital Millenium Copyright Act intended it to have a transformative effect on the public and legal perception of intellectual property. In the attempt... It is evident that the framers of the infamous Digital Millenium Copyright Act intended it to have a transformative effect on the public and legal perception of intellectual property. In the attempt to develop a fully-realized definition of what constitutes infringement, fair use, and the rights of users in the consumption of digital works, the DMCA has had quite the opposite effect by institutionalizing considerable legal ambiguity. The recent spat between the John McCain presidential campaign and YouTube has demonstrated that both practitioners of law and a leading supporter of the DMCA are no closer to understanding the controversial law than the general populace. With so much confusion and abuse surrounding the DMCA, isn't it time we start over and take a fresh approach to intellectual property that doesn't irreconcilably tip the scales in favor of big media? 8851 30 6111 Obama CTO general 126815 anonymous anonymous anonymous 2008-11-12T14:40:08Z 2008-11-12T14:40:08Z general 70163 http://ideas.obamacto.org/pages/6111-obama-cto/suggestions/70163-embrace-stem-cell-research Reverse the Executive Order limiting stem cell research in the United States. This field promises to cure some of the most tragic and crippling diseases of our The US has already begun to... Reverse the Executive Order limiting stem cell research in the United States. This field promises to cure some of the most tragic and crippling diseases of our times. The US has already begun to lose its leadership status in advanced medical research and risks losing its ability to compete in this 21st century industry. 204 1 6111 Obama CTO general 130809 jstaadek jstaadek jstaadek 2008-11-13T01:11:11Z 2008-11-13T01:11:11Z general 70166 http://ideas.obamacto.org/pages/6111-obama-cto/suggestions/70166-start-investing-in-electronic-healthcare Our paper based healthcare system is archaic and inefficient. The US currently lags behind our neighbors in electronic based Electronic health records are the key to empowering the... Our paper based healthcare system is archaic and inefficient. The US currently lags behind our neighbors in electronic based healthcare. Electronic health records are the key to empowering the patient, ensuring safety, security and privacy, and saving taxpayers billions in costs. We need to invest in companies that are making Electronic Health Records possible, foster data sharing and securing initiatives and give incentives to healthcare providers to move away from their paper systems and onto electronic ones. 115 7 6111 Obama CTO general 130969 sammyj sammyj sammyj 2008-11-13T01:15:52Z 2008-11-13T01:15:52Z general 70274 http://ideas.obamacto.org/pages/6111-obama-cto/suggestions/70274-decriminalize-marijuana-use-for-recreational-purposes- If alcohol is legal, marijuana should be as well. It's health risks are significantly less than those attributed to alcohol consumption. And, to be honest, everybody loves smoking marijuana. If alcohol is legal, marijuana should be as well. It's health risks are significantly less than those attributed to alcohol consumption. And, to be honest, everybody loves smoking marijuana. 147 9 6111 Obama CTO general 132836 Greenfoovana182 Greenfoovana182 Greenfoovana182 2008-11-13T03:21:23Z 2008-11-13T03:21:23Z general 2008-11-14T17:07:10Z 2008-11-14T17:27:13Z