The lawyers don't care, the PTO doesn't care, and industry executives don't care. The only answer is to get a bill in Congress, and start asking every candidate for Senator or Representative if they support it.
And make it clear that your support for them depends on a Yes answer.
I have always struggled to express exactly what my issue is with certain software patents.
With this paper I now have the vocabulary (and examples) to explain what I mean to someone outside the industry.