> the poorer part of the > population may not be able > to afford it, thus > increasing inequality? I am currently in Bangkok, Thailand. I walked

> the poorer part of the > population may not be able > to afford it, thus > increasing inequality? I am currently in Bangkok, Thailand. I walked past several people sweeping streets today who all had smartphones. I can't imagine they're getting paid above the $9/day minimum wage. Notably one was packing an iPhone 4. If 3rd-world street sweepers can get online, I believe someone in America can too, without breaking the bank.