I think everyone will agree that Information
Technology is the most vital component of
our contemporary economy, more important
than any other political issue. Like many
people, I am deeply troubled by the insistence
of certain I.T. professionals in using
obsolete text-based interfaces to their
computers.
extensive research has proven
that graphical interfaces are faster and
more efficient that text-based interfaces,
although certain less-perceptive individuals
have the illusion that the command line is
faster. This is because the slight mental
effort of remembering command parameters
overwhelms the brains of these "server monkeys",
giving them the illusion that they have not
wasted their time. When reckoned up, the
inefficiency of this costs the economy
billions.
I am also troubled by the perilously balanced
state of the economy. The tax costs of
launching our noble operation "Infinite Justice"
may even push us into recession. Furthermore,
the
carping, insolent criticism of our
finest corporations could hamper the
economy still further.
Fortunately, all these issues can be
addressed with single, simple solution. I
propose a command-line tax. The
advantages of this are clear.
- Individuals would
be discouraged from using this
wasteful, inefficient technology
- Extra revenue could be raised to
finance our noble crusade against the
barbarian
- The move towards graphical interfaces
would benefit our corporations, and
hence ourselves.
I shall shortly be launching a lobbying
group for this proposal. In the meantime,
I urge you to contact your political
representative with your support.