Obama: Internet for All!
FreePress.netPresident-elect Barack Obama on Thursday delivered his first major speech on our national recovery, pledging to “put the American Dream within reach of the American people.” A major component of this plan, according to Obama, is “expanding broadband lines across America” to give everyone the chance to get online.
Timothy Karr, campaign director of Free Press, made the following statement:
“Millions of people trapped on the wrong side of the digital divide are being deprived of a better education, good jobs and full participation in our democracy. We can turn this economic crisis into an opportunity by getting everyone connected to the Internet.
“Nearly half of U.S. households still don't have a high-speed Internet connection. And without a massive public investment, we'll keep falling behind the rest of the world and failing to close the digital divide. We need to focus on buildouts, not bailouts, to put people back to work so that all Americans can realize Obama's American Dream. It's not only about enrichment but engagement. Connecting everyone to the Internet is a down payment on a better democracy.
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How is Iowa doing? According to Internetforeveryone.org:
IOWA
persons WITHOUT broadband (2007) 1,557,400
percent of homes with broadband (2007) 46.8%
“InternetforEveryone.org is a national initiative of public interest, civic and industry groups that are working to bring the benefits of a fast, affordable and open Internet connection to everyone in America.
High-speed Internet, or “broadband,” is no longer a luxury; it’s a lifeline to contemporary society. Our broad alliance is working together with citizens across the country and national leaders to create a plan to bring a high-speed Internet connection into every home and business, at a price all of us can afford.”
click here to join InternetforEveryone.org
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A great initiative which will definitely change our way of communication.
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