Yes, the PAC is about awareness. It's also a way to determine how much support can be generated. Failure to reach the 7/4 goal suggests that there may not be enough public outrage (or even just interest) to get the job done. I would find that very disappointing. I'm sure that Lessig won't stop if he doesn't get the money by 7/4. But he may step back and decide that this strategy (building mass support) failed and that another approach is needed.
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