Lawrence Lessig on Barack Obama

Posted by Ajit on February 13, 2008.

I find myself rooting for Barack Obama. The more I see of him, the more I like him. I think politics is becoming too divisive, I have found myself doing several times. But as my passions in these matters cools, I have come to understand that George Orwell’s point in 1984 of people being enslaved in battle is not just limited to foreign forces. Whether it be Americans versus Al Qaeda or Democrats versus Republicans or, even more, Barack Obama versus Hilary Clinton, people seem constantly in battle with each other. And that is largely why I have enjoyed Obama speak, I don’t think he poisons the discussion. He doesn’t get my blood boiling, he simply inspires.

Lessig, who I respect greatly, released this 20 minute video comparing the two Democratic candidates. He believes in Obama, much like I do but is able to say it a lot more eloquently and substantively.

Watch it.

P.S. I wish Senator Russ Feingold had run for the Democratic ticket but that is another story.