Without the ability to talk about government power, there's no way for citizens to make sure this power isn't being misused.

Real education is about genuine understanding and the ability to figure things out on your own; not about making sure every 7th grader has memorized all the facts some bureaucrats have put in the 7th grade curriculum.

Now, the typical way you make good things happen in Washington is you find a bunch of wealthy companies who agree with you.

Information is power. But like all power, there are those who want to keep it for themselves.

Most people, it seems, stretch the truth to make themselves seem more impressive. I, it seems, stretch the truth to make myself look worse.

Being around some of the bright lights of the technology world and having them expect great things helps you sit down and do it seriously.