Originally Posted By: Matter-eater Man
Was there anything you dissagree with Obama there G-man? It doesn't seem like he's saying anything to wild when it comes to news.


The whole theory of free speech is to have, as general rule, as much of it as possible.

I'm no expert on X-boxes and Play Stations but it seems to me that they aren't even used to convey "information" except in the sort of raw form than any game or toy does. So why bring them up as a form of "information"?

The President then singles out iPods and iPads, both of which are used to distribute and convey information. The iPod can be used to listen to music or podcasts or to watch television or movies. The iPad is, of course, a tablet computer that can be used to surf the net, read books, etc.

Sure, they can be used to convey "entertainment." But they can also be used to convey "serious" ideas. Why would Obama complain about their existence, then?

Obama had no problem using the web and other non-traditional campaign methods when he was running. Similarly, he's the guy who insisted on having a blackberry even when there were security concerns.

But, now, that he's in charge, suddenly these new fangled ways to make information more accessible (and harder for the government or old media to control) are bad?