Re:Buy This Satellite
by ancymon on Friday November 26, 2010 @03:06PM
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Maybe I am a little bit ignorant but I suspect that the problem is that most of the people in Africa don't have computers (or other devices to use the Internet). Even more, I believe that solving hunger or HIV issues is a little bit more important for people living in poor countries.
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No, you are not in the slightest bit ignorant.
I guess it's like the OLPC thingy .. while I agree everyone should have access to a computer and the world of information .. clean water, basic drugs and a society that allows free expression is way more important. Anything else just distracts from those basic rights (as I see it anyhow).
Re:Buy This Satellite
by jaysonelliot on Friday November 26, 2010 @04:23PM
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I'm skeptical of this project's chances for success, but to be fair, the issue of access to computers is at least addressed (albeit in passing).
You're right, hunger and HIV are also important issues - not to mention access to clean water. That doesn't mean that only one problem at a time can be addressed.