Obama: broadband internet access for all!

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Originally Posted by Cali Coug

Obama didn't say the government was going to pay for it. He said he would ensure it was available to everyone. Private enterprise is making this a reality in many cities already (ala San Francisco). Corporations have proven that they are far more than willing to foot the bill to put in wifi in many cities where they have received cooperation from local governments. He is simply promising the support of the federal government.

So what does that mean exactly? He's gonna hire cheerleaders?

Originally Posted by Cali Coug

The US IS behind in wifi technology. Far behind. You can whine and say "yeah, but they are socialist!" But it doesn't change the fact that they are beating our socks off in that area. Wifi is good for everyone. So why shouldn't we want it for everyone as a matter of national policy?

I still dispute this notion that we are having our "socks beat off", but be that as it may, your last question is inane.

Porsche's are good for everyone too. So are $150,000-a-year paying jobs. Should we want it for everyone as a matter of national policy?