Monday 8 March 2010

Internet - a fundamental right?

Following a survey of 27,000 people in 26 countries, the BBC World Service has come to the conclusion that 4 out of 5 people believe internet access to be a 'fundamental right'.

Just what does this say about our thinking about what is a right and what is a need? Surely the fact that huge numbers of the global population are still without even basic healthcare provision - let alone safe, clean (potable) water sources or basic education suggests that there is a serious mismatch of expectations and funding possibiloities?

By the way, I wonder whether the 27K interviewed were all from the educated classes of their respective nations?

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