Maryland will hand out 133k Chromebooks to the public
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Maryland will hand out 133k Chromebooks to the public
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Re: Maryland will hand out 133k Chromebooks to the public
#2Seems like a feel-good idea but one which would be better implemented by just giving people the money instead and letting them do what they will with it
Re: Maryland will hand out 133k Chromebooks to the public
#3Seems like a feel-good idea but one which would be better implemented by just giving people the money instead and letting them do what they will with it
Except 133,000 individuals could not buy 133,000 chromebooks for the amount of money that it takes one entity to buy 133,000 chromebooks.
There’s plenty of free cash/food/shelter around for those who need it. Adding computers to the list is better than just slightly more cash.
Re: Maryland will hand out 133k Chromebooks to the public
#4Seems like a feel-good idea but one which would be better implemented by just giving people the money instead and letting them do what they will with it
Except 133,000 individuals could not buy 133,000 chromebooks for the amount of money that it takes one entity to buy 133,000 chromebooks. There’s plenty of free cash/food/shelter around for those who need it. Adding computers to the list is better than just slightly more cash.
Yeah, but it’s cheaper to administer cash outflows. Maybe the state can buy the books for $200 but they have to manage inventory, hire staff, etc etc.
So it’s probably cheaper to just cut checks to people for $300 even though the cost per unit is higher.
Re: Maryland will hand out 133k Chromebooks to the public
#5Seems like a feel-good idea but one which would be better implemented by just giving people the money instead and letting them do what they will with it
The idea is people get Chromebooks, not that people get something of the value of $300.
Re: Maryland will hand out 133k Chromebooks to the public
#6Earlier quoted context omitted.
Except 133,000 individuals could not buy 133,000 chromebooks for the amount of money that it takes one entity to buy 133,000 chromebooks. There’s plenty of free cash/food/shelter around for those who need it. Adding computers to the list is better than just slightly more cash.
Yeah, but it’s cheaper to administer cash outflows. Maybe the state can buy the books for $200 but they have to manage inventory, hire staff, etc etc. So it’s probably cheaper to just cut checks to people for $300 even though the cost per unit is higher.
I can assure you the state already has plenty staff on hand with plenty of training on giving out free stuff.
And even if they don’t: jobs program.
Re: Maryland will hand out 133k Chromebooks to the public
#7Seems like a feel-good idea but one which would be better implemented by just giving people the money instead and letting them do what they will with it
Except 133,000 individuals could not buy 133,000 chromebooks for the amount of money that it takes one entity to buy 133,000 chromebooks. There’s plenty of free cash/food/shelter around for those who need it. Adding computers to the list is better than just slightly more cash.
>There’s plenty of free cash/food/shelter around for those who need it.
There's plenty, but very little is actually given to those who need it.
Re: Maryland will hand out 133k Chromebooks to the public
#8The following Dell laptop would be better than a vendor locked in Chromebook:
https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/inspiron-15-lap...
Re: Maryland will hand out 133k Chromebooks to the public
#9I think it'd more effectively go into the appropriate hands by at least charging some nominal amount. Advertise that anyone may visit the public library and purchase a subsidized internet-capable device for $20. Or $5. Free just has no chance of being an efficient distribution.
Re: Maryland will hand out 133k Chromebooks to the public
#10Earlier quoted context omitted.
Yeah, but it’s cheaper to administer cash outflows. Maybe the state can buy the books for $200 but they have to manage inventory, hire staff, etc etc. So it’s probably cheaper to just cut checks to people for $300 even though the cost per unit is higher.
I can assure you the state already has plenty staff on hand with plenty of training on giving out free stuff. And even if they don’t: jobs program.
> jobs program
Bastiat would like a word.