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sf_drama2010-12-05 09:11 am
ethicalcannibal) wrote in sf_drama2010-12-05 09:11 am
But I don't Need Libraries
Rob Daugherty wrote in the Seattle PI about how Libraries are a waste of money because we all have computers, right? He can't seem to fathom that there might be actual people out there that can't afford access to a home computer, or be able to buy books. Because, you know, the internet is the same as reading a book, amirite?
I tried reading this to see if this was in the vein of A Modest Proposal, but this set of lines (typos his, not mine) seems to say otherwise:
As for myself, I wold not ever vote to increase property taxes for public libraries.
I pay enough now for a service I never use.
In fact, I’m tapped out and will not support any tax increases for government or public services of any type.
In a shocking turn of events, the comments are level headed.
I tried reading this to see if this was in the vein of A Modest Proposal, but this set of lines (typos his, not mine) seems to say otherwise:
As for myself, I wold not ever vote to increase property taxes for public libraries.
I pay enough now for a service I never use.
In fact, I’m tapped out and will not support any tax increases for government or public services of any type.
In a shocking turn of events, the comments are level headed.