> The FSFE petition is very good.
Does FSF want to sign the petition, too?
I did not realize that organizations like the FSF were invited to sign. Sure, please add our name.
> As for the letter, its approach seems > a bit off, because it assumes the recipient will think it is improper > to advertise any company. Can we count on that?
At least for websites of the public institutions in Europe it works quite well. Already over 10% replied that they agree with our arguments.
Maybe I'm right in expecting a negative reaction from US government institutions, or maybe I am just out of touch. It would be good to ask someone else in the US. Can you ask John Sullivan what he thinks about it?