The 51% "attack" is a vote, not an attackIt light of many recent, high value bitcoin thefts the Bitcoin community has been discussing freezing stolen coins. (See for example the discussion that generated this one,
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=508971 ) Many are opposed to it because they see it as regulation. But the regulation does not have to come from a judge or one so-called authoritative entity. It can come from the votes of the community, i.e. miners. And this is the way it should be.
I call on the developers of Bitcoin to place a priority on providing to the community and miners a simpler interface through which the miners may freeze particular coins. The pools that show a high regard for democratic principles will lead the way to a more respected currency.