Letter to the editor: Dismantling 20 years of success. (Sheboygan Press, 6/11/2011)
On a local news TV channel is a segment called, "You Got To Be Kidding."
This segment often illustrates the consequences of ill-advised decisions. This is what went through my mind when I heard the report that the Joint Finance Committee approved a motion that would remove funding from the University of Wisconsin for its role in improving and supporting broadband Internet service in Wisconsin.
The motion would halt implementation of broadband Internet service in rural areas of the state, thus impeding the economic progress for the businesses and communities.
The motion would end the University's cooperation with WiscNet, an Internet service provider for other universities, colleges, schools, public libraries, local municipalities and hospitals. The motion will mean increased expenses for Internet service for public and private schools, public libraries and local municipalities — expenses difficult to meet based on the Legislature's reductions in state funding and limitations on local expenditures.
So at a time when, emphasis is to foster cooperation, to have jurisdictions consolidate services, to have efficiencies gained by working together, a motion is introduced and 12 members of the committee make an ill-advised decision to dismantle 20 years of success in cooperation, consolidation, and efficiency.
You got to be kidding!
David Weinhold
Director
Eastern Shores Library System
Sheboygan
This segment often illustrates the consequences of ill-advised decisions. This is what went through my mind when I heard the report that the Joint Finance Committee approved a motion that would remove funding from the University of Wisconsin for its role in improving and supporting broadband Internet service in Wisconsin.
The motion would halt implementation of broadband Internet service in rural areas of the state, thus impeding the economic progress for the businesses and communities.
The motion would end the University's cooperation with WiscNet, an Internet service provider for other universities, colleges, schools, public libraries, local municipalities and hospitals. The motion will mean increased expenses for Internet service for public and private schools, public libraries and local municipalities — expenses difficult to meet based on the Legislature's reductions in state funding and limitations on local expenditures.
So at a time when, emphasis is to foster cooperation, to have jurisdictions consolidate services, to have efficiencies gained by working together, a motion is introduced and 12 members of the committee make an ill-advised decision to dismantle 20 years of success in cooperation, consolidation, and efficiency.
You got to be kidding!
David Weinhold
Director
Eastern Shores Library System
Sheboygan
Related WiscNet posts:
Rep. Moelpske's statement. (6/10/2011)
COLAND letter to Sen. Fitzgerald. (6/10/2011)
Rhonda Puntney's op-ed piece. (6/10/2011)
Nass letter to Fitzgerald and Vos. (6/9/2011)
CINC response. (6/9/2011)
UW response. (6/9/2011)
Manna from heaven. (6/8/2011)
COLAND letter to Sen. Fitzgerald. (6/10/2011)
Rhonda Puntney's op-ed piece. (6/10/2011)
Nass letter to Fitzgerald and Vos. (6/9/2011)
CINC response. (6/9/2011)
UW response. (6/9/2011)
Manna from heaven. (6/8/2011)
Sen. Pam Galloway and Rep. Jerry Petrowski need to hear about WiscNet from their constituents. (6/8/2011)
But, federal funds to expand high-speed Internet could be reviewed. (6/8/2011)
But, federal funds to expand high-speed Internet could be reviewed. (6/8/2011)
Sen. Vinehout statement. (6/7/2011)
Rep. Clark statement. (6/7/2011)
Tony Evers' memo. (6/7/2011)
Unintended consequence of section 25? (6/7/2011)
Section 23: what the fuss is about. (6/7/2011)
A crowbar: A tool we don't need for WiscNet. (6/7/2011)
WiscNet needs your attention and immediate action. (6/6/2011)
The end of WiscNet as we know it. (6/5/2011)
Rep. Clark statement. (6/7/2011)
Tony Evers' memo. (6/7/2011)
Unintended consequence of section 25? (6/7/2011)
Section 23: what the fuss is about. (6/7/2011)
A crowbar: A tool we don't need for WiscNet. (6/7/2011)
WiscNet needs your attention and immediate action. (6/6/2011)
The end of WiscNet as we know it. (6/5/2011)
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