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Why It Matters Whether Rutherford B. Hayes Liked Telephones

President Obama quoted former President Hayes in his speech this past weekend, claiming Hayes was skeptical of the telephone. Turns out President Hayes was actually pretty savvy for his time. Hayes even installed the first telephone in the White House. 

The lesson: public support for education and technology is GOOD. 

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Public support and public funding are not synonymous and frankly, I want the government as far away as possible from the things I care about.

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