Ok, the petition is over 2000, the class action signatures at 1600+.
That's cool, but if you really want to put power into the statement that Apple has basically told you to shove your ibook where the logic board doesn't shine. Complain to the FTC, they will look into this issue and need to hear your complaint.
The FTC has juridiction on all trade and commerce and this includes Apple Computer.
Visit this link and let your voice be heard.
http://www.ftc.gov/ftc/consumer.htm