Good idea 'ST'.
I've signed, and have also copied the link to several of my contacts already, and will do more emailing later including an explanation of the situation.
Could I suggest, if those of you who have signed the petition but not contacted your friends that you do so as soon as possible.
There are 287 signatures already and increasing by the minute. As 'ST' says, it might be pointless (excuse the pun) but the more signatures obtained will show the strength of feeling that there is.