Journal #11, November 9

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The big question: How many of these promises will he follow through on?

I have a problem with "Net neutrality". How can Obama say "a key reason the Internet has been such a success is because it is the most open network in history." and then want to regulate it through the Federal government. This seems to me like an excuse to exercise control on just one more aspect of our lives from the government. It's like people can't do anything without having to worry about the government. I agree with "McCain who wanted to let the private sector sort this out". This seems like it will spark innovation. Putting limits and laws on the internet will definitely hinder innovation.

On the next subject of "Broadband penetration" I agree to disagree. I think the broadband speed is good, but could be better. Do we really want to take tax dollars away from something else that is necessary and put it into something that doesn't matter nearly as much. I thought this would be one of the programs that Obama would "scalpel". I guess since he's president he gets to pick. Seriously, I don't think he's going to scalpel all too much. He's pretty much going to spend more money in hopes that this will spur growth and that the government will get the money back later.

With the third paragraph about the "Wireless Spectrum" I totally agree with. There really isn't that much competition. Sure there is a little bit, but who can beat DSL and other the other big companies. It's not like wireless internet is an easy business to get into, it's a lot harder than starting your own diner.

On "H-1B visas and offshoring" I agree with as well. This is a smart idea to take away tax breaks for companies that are going offshore with their jobs. If a company is going over seas for their jobs then most likely their company is big enough that they shouldn't need those tax breaks. Few big companies is always worse than a lot of smaller companies.

On the last paragraph about privacy I agree with as well. It was great too see how all of the internet junkies and kids out their voted for him. Later they will see those mail envelope that say they must pay a fine or appear in court because that same president they voted for also put in stricter laws against all these illegal downloaded songs.

Of course Obama was more technologically sound than McCain. There is evidence all over http://obamafortechnology.com/