From the article: "Modern versions of open government only work if the basic
input, connectivity, can be taken for granted. We need electricity to light our
homes and offices, and we need cheap, abundant communications capacity to
make open government function. The near-term payoff will be dramatically lower
bills paid by local governments; long-term, you'll be empowering every member
of your community and your local economy. And isn't that what governments are
supposed to do?" Read more
