I applaud the Library analogy.
In fact, I'd like to see a state legislature pass a resolution or law
__affirming__ the right of local municipalities to set up low-cost
wireless for their citizens.
Can anyone think of a state ripe for enacting such a law or resolution?
Oregon?
New York?
Rob
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Message: 8
Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2005 13:54:39 -0400
From: Joe Plotkin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [nycwireless] DSL Prime: Verizon Killing WiFi Wants people
to buy $80 EV-DO
To: nycwireless@lists.nycwireless.net
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>From the always astute Dave Burstein.
Dave's key observation:
This action is a very strong implicit
argument for a municipal WiFi build, like
Philadelphia’s, providing basic access to all at
a small price or free.
My concurrence:
To encourage muni wifi (for free public internet
access), I like to use an analogy to public
libraries -- they allow those who cannot afford
to buy books to read them. This does NOT harm
bookstores thru lost sales -- in fact, it helps
them by increasing the number of lifelong readers.
More importantly, free public libraries also
greatly benefit society overall, as they provide
to those who may lack resources today, the
opportunity to access tools they'll need for
their future success.
-------------------> Joe
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