To Blackberry or not to Blackberry?

As they say, change is coming to America.

But can that change be more emblematic than the fact that our President-elect desperately wants to keep his Blackberry? Finally - a President who understands the applications of technology to basic communication. True - President Clinton did order a ham on-line, but I would argue that the business populace was far advanced beyond his knowledge and use of communication technology.

What are the benefits of having a President who "gets it"? He knows how Americans consume and share information and can harness that power, as he already has. I would even argue that his ability to create an e-based grassroots support base was one of the most important elements of his victory.

If you haven't already, visit http://www.change.gov/ to contribute your "story" and tell the Obama administration what you'd like to see in terms of how they can involve you in the new administration.

I guess I'll never be President. I'd never be willing to give up MY Blackberry...