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We have a right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Internet access is already provided free (tax paid) in libraries and schools (even some restaurants and cafes) across America. Yes, this is an increasing technological era but everyone certainly does not use it or need it like they need food, clothing and shelter which are basic needs. There are so many more basic needs that need our focus than putting this on the top of the world's wish list.
I am all for training in use of technology but we must be realistic, Internet for all? Think of all that goes into this, tech support must then be included, stores to buy accessories and replacement parts, repairs made, telephone or wireless services brought to each home, the list goes on and on.
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If we look at internet access as an integral part of a good education, then it has to be incorporated into that education. I'm not saying that all families have a right to wireless in their homes, but the playing field should be more level in public education. I see the vast differences between those students who have access and those who do not and it is as Jonathan Kozal has been saying for years, "savage inequality." The students who have the very rich experiences within the school day are going to have an advantage over those who get to use computers for word processing at the most.
Human right? No. Is having money a human right? No. However, the benefits from having access to the Internet and money are obvious. The lack of Internet access for millions just adds to the ever increasing gap between rich and poor.
Just because we use something a lot does not make it a basic human right. You do not need the internet to survive. Basic human rights are tools we need to survive. There are other ways of accessing people without internet and just because you don't have it doesn't mean you should be given it. This poll suggests that if you press yes people without internet should just be handed it to them. How many years do you think the
Earth has gone without internet. Only a couple billion... And by the way, this poll is really only open to internet users so there goes hundreds of million available people to enter this poll.
these people are all retarded. Just because we use something a lot does not make it a basic human right. You do not need the internet to survive. Basic human rights are tools we need to survive. There are other ways of accessing people without internet and just because you don't have it doesn't mean you should be given it. This poll suggests that if you press yes people without internet should just be handed it to them. How many years do you think the
Earth has gone without internet. Only a couple billion... And by the way, this poll is really only open to internet users so there goes hundreds of million available people to enter this poll.
While a human right may be too strong a term, current research indicates that the new emergent lower class are homes and individuals who are without high speed bandwidth. It is becoming increasingly difficult to conduct commerce (in America) without access to online tools or even text. This could be eased if new commerce models develop to help city/state or other civic entities to provide free bandwidth across communities. in the very least this would change the equity conversation. This environment already exists for phone services and ereader services, we shodul seek ways to build upon this early work and these young models to see how they can support community/education and participation access and equity.
Cell phones are a part of everyday life, as are tv's, cars, and video games, are they a right or a privilage that we must all earn and keep safe? Who is going to provide this right to everyone? Who would pay for this right to have access to the internet? Sure we can all get there, but how?
Access to the Internet becomes a basic human right, because the "virtual world" and this automated, somewhat paperless society is part of everyday living and daily tasks, such as going to school, homework assignments, banking, food purchases and employment opportunities. When was the last time a company asked you to "mail" your resume to them?
Access to viable communication tools to increase chances of life successes.