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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]They're *public* libraries. They serve *the public*. [/quote]

They [i]should[/i] be viewed as serving the "taxpayer", rather than the "public". Because the public doesn't fund libraries - taxpayers do. Without taxpayers you can still have a "public", but you won't have any libraries. Or any other community services, for that matter.

While the homeless are certainly members of the public, let's not delude ourselves that they are contributing to funding the library.

There should be a hierarchy of users of public services like libraries, with the needs of those who's taxes sustain libraries placed above the needs of those who contribute nothing and only [i]consume[/i] services. [/quote]

Wow.  Ok.  [/quote]

I agree with it. Well said![/quote]

I bet you also claim to be a good person, a Christian even.  What a disgusting attitude. [/quote]

What is disgusting? Take a breath.  We have a homeless epidemic across this country, are we to allow our libraries (and parks!) to be shelters? It’s a valid question. Don’t act so appalled. I’m of the belief that they should remain for the community to enjoy. They don’t have to be “tax payers” but they ought to be clean, rule abiding and not take advantage. [/quote]

Homeless people are part of the community, no?[/quote]

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