Join the Pirate Party

By Dark Politricks

I have just been given this link by a colleague at work:

http://www.pirateparty.org.uk/

Its for a new political party which wants to roll back the numerous laws that have made the UK one of the most advanced  surveillance states in history. They also believe in real freedom of speech and an end to outdated copyright laws that mean large corporates benefit at the expense of the artist as well as pharmaceutical companies that prevent the cheap reproduction of their costly drugs.

From their site:

• Reform copyright and patent law. We want to legalise non-commercial file sharing and reduce the excessive length of copyright protection, while ensuring that when creative works are sold, it’s the artists who benefit, not monopoly rights holders. We want a patent system that doesn’t stifle innovation or make life saving drugs so expensive that patients die.

• End the excessive surveillance, profiling, tracking and monitoring of innocent people by Government and big businesses.

• Ensure that everyone has real freedom of speech and real freedom to enjoy and participate in our shared culture.

Have a look and if you feel that it might be an alternative to the existing stale 2/3 party politricks of the modern day then sign up and become a member.