You know what makes me happy? When a rural-focused publication highlights broadband on a regular basis. Well, the Daily Yonder has been doing just that. I think this is the third week in a row where they have had an article related to broadband.
The recent article (Two Candidates, Two Ways to Better Rural Broadband) does a great job outlining the similarities and differences in their attitudes toward tech policies. Their lead-in says it all:
Both presidential candidates have pledged to improve Internet access and technology training in rural America. Obama advocates legislation to make it happen; McCain trusts the free market to bring it about.
The author has done a great job distilling their individual takes on a number of broadband-related issues and policies:
- Difference #1: Defining broadband
- Difference #2: “Net neutrality”
- Difference #3: Regional Disparities
- Difference #4: Taxes and Fees
- Difference #5: Emphasis and Administration
- Difference #6: Education, Workers and Worker Training
Also the article is written in a way that would be beneficial to someone who doesn’t necessarily follow or completely understand the nuances of some of the issues.
On a semi-related note… Military folks can now request absentee votes by email. The vote still comes via traditional mail.
