Why would this make depressing reading for some? For some reason the left leaning always assume a person that doesn't use,own or even have a desire to do either. Health care is another such 'must-have'  regardless of the wishes of those that have it thrust upon them.

Being online is not a requirement for a happy life and the thought of millions of new,uncared for computers dropping hazardous waste in terms of viruses,trojans and other mal-ware onto the net just fills me with joy. 

The internet doesn't have to look like a computer and if the idea of getting people online is so that they are more efficient citizens, wait a minute aren't we meant to be in charge of those expense-forging vermin? It would make sense to approach the issue by either using some kind of inbuilt device to a phone or TV either that or cheaper to wait for them to die-out

BBC NEWS | Technology | Free broadband won't entice all

Some 43% of adults who currently do not have internet access would remain disconnected even if they were given a free PC and broadband connection.