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Originally Posted by Ken Maltby
I doubt that you could find a welfare mother without 250 channels of U-verse and as much broadband as they want, to go along with their Wireless Phone.
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What's wrong with that? The schools are starting to assume a majority of the students have smartphones, and the teachers are actually having the kids use their mobile broadband access in class for school purposes.
For example, putting a QR code to a teacher's blog post that includes links to research materials they wouldn't otherwise have access to, or letting students check their grades online. Considering the school can't afford a netbook or iPad for each student and the kids are much rougher on school equipment than something they have an investment in, it both saves the district money and helps their education.
As for having 250 channels, a lot of the time cable is bundled with an apartment. You get it whether you want it or not. So please don't try to shame people for something they have no control over. And please don't try killing a good thing because of your personal opinions on how welfare welfare should work and who should qualify. I work with these kids on an almost daily basis, and I see how access to technology is helping their education.