Yes, Obama took the alt function out of the computer, but a lawsuit was filed by the same people who are trying to outlaw our guns and who are trying to force all criminals to fill out a registry before they can buy a pressure cooker.
All you have to do is find the box your computer originally came in, Print a copy of this question, and mail both to your local senator. not only will your computer be in a much safer place, I think the education budget in your area will get a serious re-evaluation.