I support Gov. Angus King’s laptop computer proposal. As a small business owner and longtime computer user, I understand that we live in a world where it is becoming increasingly important for the work force to understand how to operate personal computers. Managers are looking for people who understand technology.

If Maine is going to move into the 21st century with the rest of the world, then it will have to re-evaluate how it educates its young. By providing every child in Maine with a portable computer, Gov. King is ensuring that future generations will be able to compete and thrive in the global economy. Doreen Simon Presque Isle