The deadline for public comments on the above matter hasbeen extended to the 11th of October. All those wo havenowish to contribute to Bill Gates personal fortune, should at least see to it that their opinions are aired.
See: http://www.eff.org/alerts/20011004_eff_w3c_patent_alert.html
and nodoubt other comments on the matter in the Register and other fora.
John seago