>it seems clear that it was passed in response to poorly-funded educational programming not being able to compete with high-budget commercial network TV. >The

>it seems clear that it was passed in response to poorly-funded educational programming not being able to compete with high-budget commercial network TV. >The breadth and depth of educational content available just on YouTube is incredible. It seems like the second statement I quoted shows the failure (at least on the Internet) of the first. When we can have decentralized, or at least widely used non-profit distribution channels like PBS provides for TV, that will be a very good thing. But as long as the primary distribution channels are focused on raking in the cash rather than providing access to good educational/cultural content for that purpose, the free exchange of ideas is at risk.