About the Author

David Booth is a computer nerd (PhD in computer science) and ex-songwriter with many other intellectual and artistic interests, including photography, expanded families, and of course social activism, an interest he inherited from his parents.  Previously active in Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility, his main social causes currently are peace, clean air rights (smoke-free air), and LGBT rights (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered).

Some of his opinions currently or previously considered radical:

• Second-hand smoke is wrong.  Smokers have no right to inflict their smoke on others.  Therefore they should not smoke where others must breathe their smoke. (This idea was considered radical 15-20 years ago, but in much of the US it is now considered obvious or reasonable.)
• All national borders should be open.  Our immigration policies are fundamentally wrong.  Freedom of movement -- the ability to come and go freely, for peaceful purposes, and live where you choose -- is a fundamental human right.  Discrimination based on birthplace or parentage is no better than discrimination based on the color of someone's skin.  It is wrong.  (As of this writing in early 2001, most people still think this is a radical idea.  Do you?)

David currently lives with his wife and housemates in the Boston area.

If you like what you've seen, or if you have comments or suggestions, please send email to david_AT_dbooth_DOT_org. Thanks!