As a matter of using time effectively and having quick access to information, high speed Internet is crucial on all levels: crucial to this country, its businesses, and its citizens. On a personal level does the thought of painfully slow Internet leave you cringing? Can you think of more than one important document that you didn't download, knowing it would take too long? What about timely information missed from a poor connection? Outside of the personal annoyance, lack of fast connections can make you miss out on researching valuable education and health news, online opportunities for civic participation and generally news flashes of the days.