People have to understand, legislative stuff doesn't just "happen" spontaneously. Bills don't get passed or halted because some FReeper has the correct opinion on every disputed question. This political thing only works if you work at it. And if you don't work at it, it doesn't work.
I wish everybody was like you, Fu. We're generating pressure here. Call, write, e-mail. Keep on pushing!
Personally, I feel I have to do all I can right now. I fear the outcome of inaction, either way that it may go.