Yes, I am a veteran.

The proposal I supported was NOT to buy computers for people who didn't have them. It was a proposal to provide high speed internet service to the many parts of the country that don't have such service, or in many cases no broadband service at all. And yes, I believe that providing such access would have a very positive effect on lots of people in those underserved areas, from schoolchildren trying to use the internet for their education to small businesses who might be able to improve their competitiveness or access new markets. It would be an investment that would almost certainly pay positive dividends.

At least read the links that you provide as references.