• But generally speaking, I felt to engage in the political process was to sully oneself to such a degree that whatever came out wasn't worth the trouble put in.

    John Perry Barlow: But generally speaking, I felt to engage in the political process was to sully oneself to such a degree that whatever came out wasn't worth the trouble put in.
    "John Perry Barlow 2.0". Interview with Brian Doherty, reason.com. August/September 2004.