Well Done MIT

This week saw America at its best and worst. On the one hand, MIT Boston have developed a windup laptop that can be sold for under $100. Their plan is to sell them to underdeveloped countries in Africa. Now clearly there are lots of other problems that need to be sorted first but surely this is a great project and a great example of giving no strings attached that could make a real difference on the ground. But one the other hand, at UN talks the US has fought to remain in complete control of the internet and not hand it over to the UN.

One saw the principles of democracy at their best and America using her power for the good of others, while the other saw the ugly side of America being the biggest kid on the block and hogging all the toys to herself.