Editorial- Published March 20, 2010
Link- http://nytimes.com/2010/03/21/opinion/21sun1.html
A Plan for Broadband
The Federal Communications Commission's strategy to replace telephones with high speed Internet as the nations primary source of communication could not come at a better time. Surprisingly America is behind in building the physical systems in order to support the transformation. Americans have fewer than 27 out of 100 people with broadband service compared to 38 in the Netherlands and 33 in Korea. It would also hard to switch because of the elderly population which have no access to broadband technology. This idea of the FCC supports the competition between service providers and will provide investment in the broadband network. Most of the large TV broadcasters and telecommunication companies are against this transformation. The writer thinks that the reason why Internet services provide such high costs but with low speed is due to the lack of competition. FCC's authority is being reviewed in court and there power is very limited. Congress needs to approve a plan that will give more priority to the Internet.
This plan maybe the step in the right direction. We do seem to be slowing down and need to allow easier access to the Internet. Although i disagree it is the right time. Our government already is struggling to pay off the debt in the recession but adding $8 billion a year may be a little much. We are already trying to decrease our spending in other more important programs. This transformation though doesn't look like it will take place quite yet but hopefully we will find a way to make it happen without increasing the debt.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Editorial #4
Editorial- Published March 12, 2010
Link- http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/13/opinion/13sat2.html
Something Worse than Inaction
The House passed a bill last year that puts an economywide cap on emissions, but the Senate has yet to pass the bill. The Environment Protection Agency would use its Clean Air act authority to regulate greenhouse gases. Senators have changed their mind and now want to undercut the EPA's regulatory authority. Republicans and Democrats say they care about climate change but believe the President should stand aside and wait till congress deals with it. Now there is an idea that would reject the recent findings by the EPA that greenhouse gases are a danger to people's health and welfare. This idea would not only reject this finding but also stop the agreement to stop or reduce the emissions from cars and trucks. There is also another bill that would stop the agency from proposing regulations on emissions. The writer believe that congress is making a huge mistake trying to stop the government from making regulations on greenhouse gas emissions.
I do agree with this editorial. The change in our government in having no regualtions on these emission could be devastating to nature and may speed the process of climate change. Congress needs to continue pushing bills to make America a more ecofriendly country because we are one the greatest if the not the greatest in greenhouse gas emissions. Although these bills may not pass it was still a bad idea to stop the EPA from regualting the emissions for that is what this agency should be doing.
Link- http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/13/opinion/13sat2.html
Something Worse than Inaction
The House passed a bill last year that puts an economywide cap on emissions, but the Senate has yet to pass the bill. The Environment Protection Agency would use its Clean Air act authority to regulate greenhouse gases. Senators have changed their mind and now want to undercut the EPA's regulatory authority. Republicans and Democrats say they care about climate change but believe the President should stand aside and wait till congress deals with it. Now there is an idea that would reject the recent findings by the EPA that greenhouse gases are a danger to people's health and welfare. This idea would not only reject this finding but also stop the agreement to stop or reduce the emissions from cars and trucks. There is also another bill that would stop the agency from proposing regulations on emissions. The writer believe that congress is making a huge mistake trying to stop the government from making regulations on greenhouse gas emissions.
I do agree with this editorial. The change in our government in having no regualtions on these emission could be devastating to nature and may speed the process of climate change. Congress needs to continue pushing bills to make America a more ecofriendly country because we are one the greatest if the not the greatest in greenhouse gas emissions. Although these bills may not pass it was still a bad idea to stop the EPA from regualting the emissions for that is what this agency should be doing.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Editorial #3
Editorial- Published March 6, 2010
Link- http://nytimes.com/2010/03/07/opinion/07sun1.html
If Reform Fails
This article is taking about the effect that healthcare could have. The debate between Obama and congress has been an on going process and we need to think about how significant the bill is for the better or worse. The writer believes that this bill could benefit our country. He says the government will have all citizens insured, if not they pay a penalty. If you are lower or middle class you will receive help from the government making sure that everyone is able to pay their premiums. This is mostly helping out small businesses and individuals who need better healthcare coverage. This bill will allow everyone to become insured even those who now are denied because of their past or present health issues. The writer thinks this bill will increase quality from medicare and lower the cost of medicare as well. The author also state that 46 million people were uninsured as of 2008 and will be sure to spike as the coverage cost increase. Also people who are uninsure will hesitate to go to the doctor because of the high costs.
Although i believe that this healthcare will help out, i think the author may be exaggerating it. If the bill becomes enacted i don't think the change from government covered healthcare will be smooth. It would be a long process making sure everyone is covered. The lower costs will help competition between the healthcare insurers. The idea that everyone cannot be turned down from healthcare will be very healthful for those that need help paying off massive healthcare bills. I'm not sure how the bill will help the quality of medicare but i guess the government can regulate more. I guess no one really knows what the effect of this bill will be but we still have to wait to see if it will be passed by congress.
Link- http://nytimes.com/2010/03/07/opinion/07sun1.html
If Reform Fails
This article is taking about the effect that healthcare could have. The debate between Obama and congress has been an on going process and we need to think about how significant the bill is for the better or worse. The writer believes that this bill could benefit our country. He says the government will have all citizens insured, if not they pay a penalty. If you are lower or middle class you will receive help from the government making sure that everyone is able to pay their premiums. This is mostly helping out small businesses and individuals who need better healthcare coverage. This bill will allow everyone to become insured even those who now are denied because of their past or present health issues. The writer thinks this bill will increase quality from medicare and lower the cost of medicare as well. The author also state that 46 million people were uninsured as of 2008 and will be sure to spike as the coverage cost increase. Also people who are uninsure will hesitate to go to the doctor because of the high costs.
Although i believe that this healthcare will help out, i think the author may be exaggerating it. If the bill becomes enacted i don't think the change from government covered healthcare will be smooth. It would be a long process making sure everyone is covered. The lower costs will help competition between the healthcare insurers. The idea that everyone cannot be turned down from healthcare will be very healthful for those that need help paying off massive healthcare bills. I'm not sure how the bill will help the quality of medicare but i guess the government can regulate more. I guess no one really knows what the effect of this bill will be but we still have to wait to see if it will be passed by congress.
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