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Wow....

I think that we have strayed a little off topic with the discussions of liberals vs. conservatives.....

If anyone really looks at it, neither party is without faults. Both parties take kick backs. Both parties are supported by PACs and other organizations to further their own goals. Big government is bad..... BLAH. Let us all agree to disagree on this topic - and perhaps open up a new forum topic elsewhere.

Back on topic - is WiFi a right? I don't think I can agree with this. Even in Socialist countries I can't think of any that state that WiFi is a fundamental right and are providing it to their citizens. It is nice to have but you will live and survive without it. I know some people think that giving this access to the masses will help usher in a new utopia... but let us be realistic about this - how are most people going to access the network? Even if the service was free, if they are to poor to have a computer then where does that leave them?

What about the library's that have spent money to provide free access to computers that ARE connected to the internet? At least in this model - more people have access. In the WiFi example the only people to benefit are those that have WiFi enabled devices - in other words people that can already afford to pay for the service. So why take tax money away from other services to build this? Personally - I would love to have FREE WiFi access in my city. But really - who is it going to benefit?

Not trying to start or add to any flames. Just trying to stay on the original topic. Thanks for my moment on the floor.
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said by johnt See Profile :

I think that we have strayed a little off topic with the discussions of liberals vs. conservatives.....
It's kinda like a car wreck...you know you shouldn't look...but you do anyway.


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