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November 3, 2008
It's all about the infrastructure: David Brooks weighs in
I'm going to use the term "infrastructure" until I can't stand it anymore -- because I think it so aptly describes what we need to rebuild in so many different areas of our poltical and civic and social lives. (Having said that, I know the term is awkward.)
David Brooks' latest column describes some opportunities looking at our national "mobility infrastructure" that I think are timely, and appopriate no matter who wins, and at the state level in MN.
Posted by Sean Kershaw at November 3, 2008 9:26 AM
Comments
Hi Sean,
Me, I'm going to use the term INFORMATION infrastructure until I can't stand it any more. Sure, rebuilding mobility infrastructure is a Good Thing and I'm for that. But it's sooo 20th century.
Why not throw $100 billion at getting fiber into everybody's house/business and eliminate the need for the trips? Lot of side benefits -- energy, climate, education, international competitiveness, etc.
Posted by: Mike O'Connor | November 23, 2008 5:53 PM