On the Net town hall meeting. Share your feedback. The impact of the Internet on the local economy is evident in Seattle. Like other parts of the country, Seattle residents are unclear about how goods and services purchased over the Internet should be taxed. Seattle residents believe that the private sector is better equipped to determine the policies for the Internet, rather than the federal government.
Privacy is a big issue in Seattle.
Security is also a big deal. Like other areas of the country, Seattle residents favor one set of federal laws for the Internet, as opposed to states setting their own laws. Internet usage in Seattle is high. This is higher than in any other area surveyed so far. Like many other areas of the country, Seattle residents have conflicting views about the Internet's impact on the family.