because it IS, in some sense, "my" country. I was born there, I
maintain citizenship and pay taxes. But I've lived in many other
places.
I know firsthand that there is ignorance and poverty all over the
world, including America. I can understand shocking, horrific poverty
in India, Bangladesh, China, Africa... But America is the wealthiest
country in the world, and has been for a long time - WHAT IS AMERICA's
EXCUSE?
I think the Internet is important and worth protecting and can help
with a lot of things. But, before you can have effective Internet use,
you've got to have basic literacy. And a proliferation of information
sources begs an ability to judge among them, which requires a much
higher level of education. So I fear that the Internet spreads light
and wisdom mostly among those who need it least, those who are already
educated enough to find information and use it wisely.
There are, thankfully, a few counter-examples. But not too many. So,
yes, let's protect the Internet by all means. But let's not kid
ourselves that a neutral net will save the world. We've had a
widespread neutral Internet (in the US) for over 10 years now, and
George Bush still managed to get elected twice.
--
best regards,
Deirdré Straughan
www.beginningwithi.com (personal)
www.tvblob.com (work)
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