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by TedShiller 2134 days ago
I would say providing clean water + food should always be prioritized over internet access
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That's not how government priorities work.

Should we cancel NASA budget because there were homeless people? Should we reduce public library budget because of people are suffering due to police brutality?

Every section of government is different with its own budget and goals, because a nation can move forward on all fronts.

Nobody is saying that providing clean water is not a priority. Provide fast internet is just a new priority on table. it does not necessarily mean reducing priority for other items.