Advocates for Rasiej, December 30, 1969

Some people have asked us why we're talking so much about Wi-Fi, instead (supposedly) of issues like housing or health care. The answer is that ensuring everyone's access to the net, at broadband speeds, is as important as making sure everyone had electricity 75 years ago, or making sure everyone has a working telephone.

It's about empowerment and equality of opportunity.

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