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July 23, 2024

Do you think that public access to the internet should be a government-guaranteed service?




Total votes: 7

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  1. CleverHalibut
    117.5

    Yes, I think that internet companies should be treated the same as utility companies. Access to the internet has become mandatory to live an effective life in this era. Many services such as banking, …Read MoreYes, I think that internet companies should be treated the same as utility companies. Access to the internet has become mandatory to live an effective life in this era. Many services such as banking, social platforms, schools, and work are moving to the internet, making opportunities for both one’s self and one’s children lessened without the internet. Read Less

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  2. pool
    45

    I think that viewing the Internet as a utility is a logical step in terms of how we have used it and treated it. To properly interact with the world, one needs access to it.

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  3. WittyDeer4
    115

    I think the internet has become a common freedom that people expect to have access to and in order function as a society, the internet has become incredibly valuable so yes.

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  4. SensibleHalibut1
    115

    Yes, I think that access to the internet should be made easy for all as this has becooming one of the main mediums of expression of speech. Limiting the access to the internet might also hinder …Read MoreYes, I think that access to the internet should be made easy for all as this has becooming one of the main mediums of expression of speech. Limiting the access to the internet might also hinder certain rights and in general, learning. So th egovernment must endure that the access to the internet is guaranteed. Read Less

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  5. neehak0920
    34.5

    I think the answer depends on whether access to the internet is necessary for survival and for the progression of that nation’s society. In most countries today, the internet is crucial in helping …Read MoreI think the answer depends on whether access to the internet is necessary for survival and for the progression of that nation’s society. In most countries today, the internet is crucial in helping people make a living and find fulfillment. However, in some areas of the world, many peoples’ livelihoods still do not depend on access to the internet. Therefore, governments should be encouraged to make access to the internet publicly available if their constituents believe it is necessary for the functioning of their society. Read Less

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  6. CalmElk
    54

    I think it should, but it may not be necessary with companies like Starlink that are planning to make their internet-providing satellites available for public use.

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