[Telecentres] The Tsunami as a Wake-Up Call to Bridging the Digital Divide

[Laurent Straskraba]

At 21:48 04/01/2005, you wrote:
>So the next time you think about bridging the digital divide, put aside
>the academic debates of how many people have email access or which
>communities know how to use a search engine effectively. Instead, think
>of it this way: does everyone have access to the tools and information
>they need to keep their families safe and sound? If the answer is no,
>then you'll know that we still have a lot of work to do.


YES Andy!

If the Information Society is not for ALL what "society" is it then? In my 
opinion, everyone should have the right AND the opportunity to access any 
information that is protecting him/her from ANY harm.

Isn't this example reason enough to open public pockets and make it a reality?

Best regards,

Laurent

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Mag. Laurent Straskraba
Information Society Researcher

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World Summit Award
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United Nations Youth & Student Association of Austria
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