The Digital Divide

What is the impact on Marcella Morris and her family not having the Internet?
How do you feel about the free wireless internet access project in Charlestown, SC.
Who has benefitted from it?
What would you suggest that they do with the project?

The impact on Macella Morris and her family is not only unfortunate but hard to imagine for most middle class citizens and college students such as myself. The use of broadband Internet has become a way of life for most and its advantages have become somewhat taken for granted by those whoa re fortunate enough to afford its services. As time elapses many are thinking of new ways and innovations that will improve the Internet as we know it, while forgetting about those who are still behind the technology curve. People like Marcella Morris are not only being left behind as technology surges forward, but they are being put at a disadvantage in every other facet of life that relies on the Internet. I feel that instituting free wireless access for the housing project will help bring those like Marcella up to speed in terms of the Internet world. Using the Internet and adapting to life with the Internet can be easily accomplished by taking a hands on approach. However for those who can not afford broadband services, will remain at a disadvantage from the rest of society who can afford broadband. While many might look at this as unfare, especially those who currently pay for broadband, I feel that giving the intrnet free to the less fortunate will ultimately benefit society as a whole. Having the internet access means having the ability to information that might otherwise be unobtainable. Information that internet users currently take for granted can be provided to these people who otherwise couldnt afford it. Assuming that the less privilage use the internet as a resource and a tool, it can only better them as people while making their lives easier. I suggest they keep going with this project in hopes that people will catch on in a sense. Sudden change into the unknown is usually a slow process, but by having the internet available, people can slowly make the trasition into using it. In conclusion, if programs such as free wi-fi for the less fortunate is going to help society as a whole, then I believe these programs are more than beneficial not only to the less fortunate but to the world.