[Linux-aus] Re: [Osia-discuss] Help with a political approach to Open Source please :)

[Brendan Scott <lists@opensourcelaw.biz>]

> Pia Waugh <greebo@pipka.org> wrote:
> 

> Pia Waugh <greebo@pipka.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> Over the next 3-6 months I will be approaching several high profile 
> state
> and federal politicians  on behalf of Linux Australia to speak about the
> social and economic reasons why Open Source should be on the Australian
> political agenda. I've got a list of about 15 pollies to start, but if
> anyone has particular suggestions or contacts, please email me off list. 

> Pia Waugh <greebo@pipka.org> wrote:
> 

[list of arguments]

Hi Pia

I think the hard part will be culling arguments, not adding them.  Talking to pollies you will have time to put across maybe 2 or 3 points in any detail.  Maybe only 1 or 2. 

You may want to consider separating the caring sharing arguments out from the hard nosed economic arguments.  Perhaps have them put by different people at different times. 

Con and I can tell you about who we've already talked to. 

My suggestion is that you approach the not-so-important targets first and take note of what has resonance.

Brendan