Forget GSOC and focus on issues that matter

What looked like a potentially serious story a week ago is now starting to turn into something resembling a farcical soap opera. I have over the years had a bias towards defending our politicians in the face of relentless criticism regardless of what they do or do not do.
However, even the biggest defender of the system would be perplexed and more than a bit disillusioned with the manner in which our political system is handling the issue. It appears that the only real winner is the Insomnia coffee chain, which is latching on to its innocent involvement in the controversy with a superb marketing campaign.