Given that technologies such as the internet, personal connectivity, and pervasive monitoring are still in a nearly malignant growth phase, it might be useful to review the positions of the presidential candidates on technology. Keep in mind that the future of America as a technological nation is also dependent on positions relating to world markets and immigration.
A good summary is found here at ZDNet [1]. The author’s summary?
“I would give John McCain the nod for being the stronger candidate in R&D tax cuts and H1B Visas, while I think Barack Obama would be better when it comes to Net Neutrality and Green tech. That leaves Broadband development as the tie breaker.”
But it seemed to me that McCain favors giving Big Business the control, while Obama appears to prefer leveling the playing field. But whatever their stated positions, these issues will be settled by Congress and the marketplace rather than by executive fiat. A president can only get done what he is able to woo Congress to do.
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