Free wifi for Tulsa?

[TeeDub]

So I pay for wireless internet that "someone" may use.  

And therefore I get some benefit?

Sounds like a crock to me.  I guess all the companies that donate to Oktoberfest must somehow benefit me too.   Why not they are a "non-profit."

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quote:Originally posted by nathanm

quote: I dont get anything, but I get far more back than I put in?  That's some pretty fuzzy math.

You personally get nothing. As a member of the human race residing in Tulsa, you do.

oh boy! i feel washed in the waters of liberalism.  somehow, I get the impression it is what getting an enema with a hot poker would feel like.

[RecycleMichael]

This is a national non-profit with $15 million in contributions last year. They spend only 2% on administration, spending the remainder giving out computers and free internet access to now over 300,000 homes across America.

The cost of helping these low-income residents become part of the digital society (and potential TulsaNow members) has got to be less than a penny per year per taxpayer. The children in those households will now do better in school and be more productive members of society.

Complain all you want. I think this is a great idea and I am very glad that Tulsa made their list. Having more Tulsans connected to the internet will make a better Tulsa.

[TeeDub]

quote:Originally posted by RecycleMichael

This is a national non-profit with $15 million in contributions last year. They spend only 2% on administration, spending the remainder giving out computers and free internet access to now over 300,000 homes across America.

Wow.

Maybe you need to check your math again.

According to their 2007 audited financials from here they spent $4,302,714 in salaries...  

Granted that was not all "general and administrative" but it sounds like they have a great little scheme when they are using almost a third of the monies collected for "salaries."

[RecycleMichael]

You are confusing the numbers. Administration of the organization is 2%. The remaining salaries fall under contractors doing installation, webwork, etc.

Again, almost every penny is raised through private foundations. Why would you be opposed to this organization?

Are you afraid that these people in north and east Tulsa are going to get computer access and then effect you? Are you just upset that they live in mostly democratic areas and you want them kept in the dark?

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quote:Originally posted by RecycleMichael

Having more Tulsans connected to the internet will make a better Tulsa.

hahahaha....now I can tell you that is without a doubt BS.[}:)]

[TeeDub]

While I do believe that living in America and not in the third world you should have some benefits....

Free internet is not something I equate with a base necessity.

If you want to get a job and get internet, more power to you.   If you want me to pay for it, then go dig in someone else's pocket for the money.