Computer illiteracy
Monday, July 14th, 2008Political affiliations and issues aside, how in the world can Americans possibly elect John McCain as their next president this October, when he openly admits he doesn’t “do computers?” How can a potential leader of the free world possibly be so archaic, seemingly with little or no embarrassment, about something so crucial to modern communication?
McCain is 72. If he’s elected, he’ll be the oldest man to take over the White House. But millions of seniors have already proven that age is not a barrier to learning about computers. We’re not talking about a man who avoids upgrading to the latest software, or just not being a gadget guy - we’re talking about avoiding computers altogether! McCain is either being stubborn, or a dinosaur, or a bit of both.
Imagine all of the terms that are part of the common vernacular with which McCain is unfamiliar. Blogging, e-mail, file attachment…so many, they can’t even be counted! How would he, as president, send an urgent, personal message to another international leader? By carrier pigeon?
I’m not American and I can’t vote in November - and McCain wouldn’t have been my choice anyway, but this latest admission is nothing short of startling. The Oval Office doesn’t need an technological ostrich in it for four years.
