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Where was this when I was in middle and high school? Ah - technology and power of one person trying to make a difference.

I am curious to how the powerful teachers unions and the status quo react to this powerful new tool. I think pushing the envelope like this is terrific. A step in the right direction.

Google has made billions of dollars innovating internet search tools and consumer-based applications at no cost to the end user (unless you count giving up your privacy as no-cost). In this video, they now prognosticate that all service providers will be reduced to dumb highways moving bits from one location to another.

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I think free markets respond to changes and Google's comments are based on today's networks. Many providers are quickly moving to make the network more "user-friendly" with features such as bandwidth on demand, and application management. I like to compare networks with highways. People use roads that offer the best experience and get them to their destination the fastest - even if it means paying a toll.