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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Its a real problem, and its really not fair to library staff, who were educated to work in a library and often love what they do.  My mom worked in an urban library and talked about how often and awful it was to have to deal with people who would view porn on the computers, use drugs, etc.  All those who have no issue with this, or say its because they have no place else to go, are you advocating for the lobbies in your buildings to be open to the homeless?  Those are safe warm spaces where homeless could hang out during the day.  What about empty conference rooms at your offices - you could certainly invite homeless people to use those.  Because unless you are taking steps to invite the homeless into your workplace, you are a hypocrite.  Library employees have the right to a safe and orderly space where they can do the job they are paid to do, just like you do.[/quote]

I feel for the library staff and wonder why many cities do nothing to make sure the have a safe working environment. The city could pay to have more security or have the police randomly stop and walk around just so their presence is known. I drive 15 miles to a suburban library in order to take my kids to a safe library. I used to walk to the library after school and in the summer by myself or with a friend. Now there is no way Inwould let my 12 year old daughter walk to and enter our local library alone. [/quote]

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