Out of the fireStephan:

Yes, it can be a bit depressing to see that the system does not work and that attempts to change it seem futile. Robert Paterson's last post has given me some hope though:
http://smartpei.typepad.com/robert_patersons_weblog/2005/02/going_home_our_.html

By the way, I looked at your blog, but my German is rather limited. I'll have to get out my Langenscheidts ;-)