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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why does everyone keep saying that libraries are for the poor or working class? I'm rich AF and I use the library all the time. I read way too much to buy all the books I consume--since I don't re-read, it would be so wasteful. [/quote]

Who said that. I did say that the poor and homeless belong there just as much as you do.

Accessing the library computer might be their only way of communicating with their family or accessing any support service they need. [/quote]

If that’s what they are doing, yes. [b]Sleeping in the vestibule is not a proper use of the library.[/b] [/quote]

So where would you advise one to go sleep?  Seriously, pretend you entered the library and are authorized to look them in the face and inform them that sleeping in the vestibule is not a proper use of the library.  Then the person looks at you and says, "I don't have anywhere else to go or anyone who cares about me to call.  And it's so cold outside.  The shelter makes us leave in the morning and be outside all day, but I'm freezing and tired and I know I look bad and don't smell good and nobody wants to be around me.  Where should I go right now, lady?"  What would you say?[/quote]

Not the one you’re responding to, but I am very sure that a lot of these posters would have zero problem if these homeless people would just freeze to death so they don’t have to see them and smell them. [/quote]

This x 1 million. Anywhere but here. Out of sight, out of mind to these people. It’s so uncomfortable to be reminded of the vast inequality in this country. And even more so to have to explain it to little Jimmy or Susie. [/quote]

Oh brother, people are still pushing the inequality nonsense? Most DC transplants lack the mental fortitude to explain substance abuse, mental health and why its "good" to let people live on the streets so long as you give them a few bucks a few times a year.[/quote]

Hey, DC native, since you’re so smart, what have you done personally to help the situation? [/quote]

DP. Paid taxes. That's enough. [/quote]

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