http://docsfluency.wordpress.com/2006/10/21/broadband-divide-versus-net-neutrality/ one step at a time... Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:12:07 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 http://docsfluency.wordpress.com/2006/10/21/broadband-divide-versus-net-neutrality/#comment-15 Jeremy Tue, 31 Oct 2006 14:43:10 +0000 http://docsfluency.wordpress.com/2006/10/21/broadband-divide-versus-net-neutrality/#comment-15 I couldn't help recall your comment during the last lecture, where you mentioned that perhaps there is not a strong enough constituency interested in IT and E-Governance. I tend to agree with your statement. Working in the private sector, I have learned that broadband is critical to an efficient business operation. Furthermore, broadband is necessary for an informed and well-educated citizenry. I found this <a href="http://news.com.com/Should+you+have+a+right+to+broadband/2010-1071_3-5905711.html" rel="nofollow">article</a> on CNet.com. I find it shocking that the US is ranked 16th worldwide in Broadband penetration. I believe both parties' priorities are off-course. I find no reassurance in either party winning the upcoming elections, particularly when in comes to IT policy. I couldn’t help recall your comment during the last lecture, where you mentioned that perhaps there is not a strong enough constituency interested in IT and E-Governance. I tend to agree with your statement. Working in the private sector, I have learned that broadband is critical to an efficient business operation. Furthermore, broadband is necessary for an informed and well-educated citizenry. I found this article on CNet.com. I find it shocking that the US is ranked 16th worldwide in Broadband penetration. I believe both parties’ priorities are off-course. I find no reassurance in either party winning the upcoming elections, particularly when in comes to IT policy.

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