People power

Watching the government try to catch up with the forces of technology and globalization is like watching a lumbering ox chasing its runaway cart. In fact, the near-sighted beast still seems to think it's pulling its load. For example, the Justice Department's current effort to reign in Microsoft will provide jolly entertainment for years to come. However, to belabor the farmyard metaphor, the government is trying to close the barn door after the horse is out. Yes, Microsoft stomps