Every product that I've ever bought from SonicBlue has been malformed and returned to sender.

The technology sounds cool, but I'll probably wait until it's available from another vendor.

No, not everyone bangs their drum. Most people have no idea about this stuff.
Organizations like the EFF are trying to spread the word. People need to a reason to care.
When these copyright laws start to affect them personally things will change. I think this will happen soon.

This has nothing to do with Republicans. I don't understand why people like you blame every little thing on the republican party. And one more thing. If you are sick of reading about the ills of society and corporate america Then do something more than whining! Geesh!