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.