That is just stupid

The idea that everyone should have broadband internet access in their home is ridiculous. Some people should not be allowed within five feet of a computer let alone be given access to the digital minefield that is the internet. Given the fact that you are reading this it is obvious that my entire life revolves around the internet but it is a dangerous place for the gullible masses.

If the government is really going to digitally revolutionize itself then yes, the public does need access. But I think the public would be far better served by some kind of internet cafe or kiosk system where people can not only get access to the internet but have access to computers in a safe and well supported environment.

Currently, the unwashed masses spend their time in public libraries using their computers to access the internet. There are a couple of problems with this:

• Most librarians will tell you how tired they are of asking people not to browse for porn and masterbate in the public library, seriously.
  
• Libraries do not have the funding for equipment, space and qualified staff to deal with supporting or policing computer usage.
• Libraries may have made sense when the internet was merely a research tool but it has moved far beyond that now.

So bring on the government funded public computing centers.