According to a recent Reuters’ report, President Bush is pushing for universal broadband Internet access as part of his re-election platform:
“We ought to have universal, affordable access to broadband technology by the year 2007,” Bush said in a speech focusing mostly on homeownership. “And then we ought to make sure that as soon as possible thereafter consumers have plenty of choices…”
– Bush wants cheap high-speed Internet access for all by 2007, CNN, 3/26/2004
– Bush wants cheap high-speed Internet access for all by 2007, CNN, 3/26/2004
OK.
Define “universal” and “affordable”.
And – while I support the underlying message (should be like access to radio/TV signals) – this is not exactly high up on the priority list of most Americans.
Until I see some details about this proclamation, I will remain skeptical and view it as a campaign stunt.
I.e. If one had a job, the “affordable” part would be less of an issue (if no job, whatever “affordable” is, well, it isn’t).
I.e. If one had a well-paying job, the “universal” aspect would be less of an issue (with bucks, you can get most anything).
Comes down to jobs…