Dear [Presidential Candidate],
I was surprised to learn how much slower speeds are in the United States than in other parts of the world. Our country is falling behind our global competitors, and I'm counting on you to change that.
High-speed Internet means more than smooth web videos or fast downloads. Advanced high-capacity communications networks can increase democratic and civic participation and improve the delivery of health care, education, job training, public safety and other vital services.
As a country, we cannot ignore the growing need to invest in a comprehensive, nationwide high-speed Internet infrastructure that will bring the benefits of the telecommunications revolution to most of our population. It is simply not acceptable that we're the only industrialized country without a national policy to promote high-speed Internet access.
Please make high speed Internet access a priority in your 2008 bid for President.
