The daily digest highlights stories I come across that I want to share. I give you my thoughts and encourage you to give me yours.
Net Neutrality
The Net Neutrality debate continues to rage on, distracting the world from what I feel are more pertinent issues like broadband adoption. I came across an article that speaks to some thoughts I’ve been having for some time now. The point is that the people have the wrong idea about what “Net Neutrality” really is, and don’t understand that the net was never truly neutral. This article touches on that. Take a read here http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/opinion/commentary/fl-forum-net-neutrality-20091125,0,5311963.story
And of course when anyone tries to offer a different perspective you can guarantee there will be an article from the other side saying how they are a puppet of the telecom companies. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but my problem with these articles is that the authors accuse people of being influenced by other’s opinions/interests, when they are clearly being influenced by other interests as well but are unwilling to fully disclose that information. I’d be more accepting if this brand of net neutrality proponents acknowledged that the other side made some good points before trying to tear down their argument. I just believe the public deserves a full and educated perspective on an issue that’s so important.
Broadband
People still don’t realize that it’s more important now than ever to achieve the goal of broadband access in every home. Broadband adoption has positive implications for everyone, but even more so for people of color. Whether it’s education, health care, or career advancement broadband provides so many opportunities that people can avail themselves to, so I’m glad this article speaks to that. http://www.hvpress.net/news/119/ARTICLE/8348/2009-11-29.html
Then of course after you read this article you may be surprised to know that there are people out there who don’t think this is important. I think the broadband naysayers are those who only look at the implementation costs and not the opportunity or the people who stand to benefit from broadband’s use. Take a read http://blogs.gartner.com/andrea_dimaio/2009/11/29/broadband-for-all-may-not-be-as-urgent-as-many-say/
Well that’s the daily digest for today. Let me know your thoughts on the topics above.
