They serve different purposes

They serve different purposes

I can't remember where I saw it, but someone mentioned they the law does not work for quick solutions. Lawsuits takes years and lots of money, nothing is ever solved quickly.

While the only long-term solution in via the political, I can't happen quick enough to make a difference. Thus we must do what we can *now* to make it more likely for the political solution to come to pass.

Another example: someone mentioned a suit involving the credit card company to solve LWNs problems. They may win, but by the time its sorted, it will no longer matter.