Anonymous
07/11/2025 16:48
Subject: Aps title 1
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I think its really gross for a wealthy arlington family to take free books from a nonprofit. Those are for poor kids.
It’s not from a nonprofit. That being said I know your type. You are the type who believes that free things should only be reserved for the poor. All this leads to is:
(1) more paperwork. People who are entitled to anything free have to fill out all this paperwork to prove that they meet income requirements. This is an additional burden that low income families do not need. Eventually the requirements increase - either more paperwork or the income thresholds get lower making the program less accessible.
(2) lower quality. When the entire community doesn’t have a stake in something they care less about preserving it and making it better. That’s why public libraries are great. Thankfully, we built all our public libraries decades ago when there were less people like you. Had someone come up with the idea of public libraries today, hordes of people like you would be protesting about how only the poor can access libraries.
Long story short, you are a disgusting joke that is simply jealous.
Remember when they made lunch free for all kids, regardless of income level? And the lunch quality turned to sh*t? 🤢
That was cuz of supply chain issues partly due to the pandemic. I say partly because I think the crux of the problem is anti trust law.
Also by the way, NYC public schools have universal free meals. I have a lot of friends in NY cuz I used to live there. All their kids seem to think school meals are pretty good and my friends are very happy about the quality. Here’s an example of what they serve: https://www.amny.com/news/nyc-public-school-lunches-that-kids-prefer/
The quality of APS lunches went down cuz of supply chain issues which have largely been resolved. However not enough people in Arlington care about making school meals tastier and more nutritious, so it is what it is.
Anonymous
07/11/2025 16:37
Subject: Aps title 1
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I think its really gross for a wealthy arlington family to take free books from a nonprofit. Those are for poor kids.
It’s not from a nonprofit. That being said I know your type. You are the type who believes that free things should only be reserved for the poor. All this leads to is:
(1) more paperwork. People who are entitled to anything free have to fill out all this paperwork to prove that they meet income requirements. This is an additional burden that low income families do not need. Eventually the requirements increase - either more paperwork or the income thresholds get lower making the program less accessible.
(2) lower quality. When the entire community doesn’t have a stake in something they care less about preserving it and making it better. That’s why public libraries are great. Thankfully, we built all our public libraries decades ago when there were less people like you. Had someone come up with the idea of public libraries today, hordes of people like you would be protesting about how only the poor can access libraries.
Long story short, you are a disgusting joke that is simply jealous.
Remember when they made lunch free for all kids, regardless of income level? And the lunch quality turned to sh*t? 🤢
That was cuz of supply chain issues partly due to the pandemic. I say partly because I think the crux of the problem is anti trust law.
Anonymous
07/11/2025 13:44
Subject: Aps title 1
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I think its really gross for a wealthy arlington family to take free books from a nonprofit. Those are for poor kids.
It’s not from a nonprofit. That being said I know your type. You are the type who believes that free things should only be reserved for the poor. All this leads to is:
(1) more paperwork. People who are entitled to anything free have to fill out all this paperwork to prove that they meet income requirements. This is an additional burden that low income families do not need. Eventually the requirements increase - either more paperwork or the income thresholds get lower making the program less accessible.
(2) lower quality. When the entire community doesn’t have a stake in something they care less about preserving it and making it better. That’s why public libraries are great. Thankfully, we built all our public libraries decades ago when there were less people like you. Had someone come up with the idea of public libraries today, hordes of people like you would be protesting about how only the poor can access libraries.
Long story short, you are a disgusting joke that is simply jealous.
Remember when they made lunch free for all kids, regardless of income level? And the lunch quality turned to sh*t? 🤢
Anonymous
07/11/2025 12:07
Subject: Aps title 1
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I think its really gross for a wealthy arlington family to take free books from a nonprofit. Those are for poor kids.
It’s not from a nonprofit. That being said I know your type. You are the type who believes that free things should only be reserved for the poor. All this leads to is:
(1) more paperwork. People who are entitled to anything free have to fill out all this paperwork to prove that they meet income requirements. This is an additional burden that low income families do not need. Eventually the requirements increase - either more paperwork or the income thresholds get lower making the program less accessible.
(2) lower quality. When the entire community doesn’t have a stake in something they care less about preserving it and making it better. That’s why public libraries are great. Thankfully, we built all our public libraries decades ago when there were less people like you. Had someone come up with the idea of public libraries today, hordes of people like you would be protesting about how only the poor can access libraries.
Long story short, you are a disgusting joke that is simply jealous.
PP above again. Also why would it matter if it’s from a nonprofit. If the goal is to encourage kids to read I can’t imagine a worse way to accomplish that goal by giving books only to low income kids. If all the kids are given free books it generates excitement leading to more reading. This is how you help low income kids.
Don’t bother. It’s only a problem because it’s ATS. Never seen a word of complaint that all kids get free books at APS title I schools.
Anonymous
07/11/2025 09:10
Subject: Aps title 1
Another thing I like about ATS: grades! Students get graded on the core subjects starting in third grade and get a separate grade for effort. I sat with both my kids and discussed their grades with them maybe three weeks ago. They look forward to these discussions each quarter and it helps me understand how they are doing 😀 The weekly summaries are great too. I know exactly what they learned this week (though we also know that through the homework) and how they are doing.
Anonymous
07/11/2025 08:32
Subject: Aps title 1
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I think its really gross for a wealthy arlington family to take free books from a nonprofit. Those are for poor kids.
It’s not from a nonprofit. That being said I know your type. You are the type who believes that free things should only be reserved for the poor. All this leads to is:
(1) more paperwork. People who are entitled to anything free have to fill out all this paperwork to prove that they meet income requirements. This is an additional burden that low income families do not need. Eventually the requirements increase - either more paperwork or the income thresholds get lower making the program less accessible.
(2) lower quality. When the entire community doesn’t have a stake in something they care less about preserving it and making it better. That’s why public libraries are great. Thankfully, we built all our public libraries decades ago when there were less people like you. Had someone come up with the idea of public libraries today, hordes of people like you would be protesting about how only the poor can access libraries.
Long story short, you are a disgusting joke that is simply jealous.
PP above again. Also why would it matter if it’s from a nonprofit. If the goal is to encourage kids to read I can’t imagine a worse way to accomplish that goal by giving books only to low income kids. If all the kids are given free books it generates excitement leading to more reading. This is how you help low income kids.
Anonymous
07/11/2025 08:29
Subject: Aps title 1
Anonymous wrote:I think its really gross for a wealthy arlington family to take free books from a nonprofit. Those are for poor kids.
It’s not from a nonprofit. That being said I know your type. You are the type who believes that free things should only be reserved for the poor. All this leads to is:
(1) more paperwork. People who are entitled to anything free have to fill out all this paperwork to prove that they meet income requirements. This is an additional burden that low income families do not need. Eventually the requirements increase - either more paperwork or the income thresholds get lower making the program less accessible.
(2) lower quality. When the entire community doesn’t have a stake in something they care less about preserving it and making it better. That’s why public libraries are great. Thankfully, we built all our public libraries decades ago when there were less people like you. Had someone come up with the idea of public libraries today, hordes of people like you would be protesting about how only the poor can access libraries.
Long story short, you are a disgusting joke that is simply jealous.
Anonymous
07/10/2025 06:51
Subject: Aps title 1
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:This just in:
Arlington allows all residents to borrow books from their massive collection. FOR FREE. Multiple locations. You don’t even have to be privileged to do it.
It’s called a library.
And my $400K HHI family is all over the library. I think we check out $2000+ in books every year, according to the app.
::slow:: ::clap::
Your HHI has nothing to do with library utilization.
Actually, it does. Though not as much as religion.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/10/04/who-uses-libraries/
Which is to say, I am not surprised that a mid-income family would be all over free books from the Title I program or from the library.
Do they stop low earners at the door? Deny entry?
We’ve been fed a lie when it comes to equity. No one is ever going to get ahead unless they’re willing to put the work in. Is it an equal amount of work for all? Of course not. But once you stop making excuses and stop seeing yourself as a victim, you’ll start making progress.
My mistake. I took the other comment different. I am trying to say that we don't believe we are too good for free books, be they from the library or the schools. I am not in any way trying to imply that low income people are not welcome at the library. The library is the first line of aid for many people in my neighborhood.
Anonymous
07/09/2025 21:39
Subject: Aps title 1
RELIGION
1. Hindu, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist
2. Catholic or Orthodox
3. Atheist or agnostic
4. Protestant
5. Something else
6. Nothing in particular
This is why it’s important to actually *read* the article.
1. Hindu, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist
2. Catholic or Orthodox
3. Atheist or agnostic
4. Protestant
5. Something else
6. Nothing in particular
This is why it’s important to actually *read* the article.
Anonymous
07/09/2025 21:35
Subject: Aps title 1
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:This just in:
Arlington allows all residents to borrow books from their massive collection. FOR FREE. Multiple locations. You don’t even have to be privileged to do it.
It’s called a library.
And my $400K HHI family is all over the library. I think we check out $2000+ in books every year, according to the app.
::slow:: ::clap::
Your HHI has nothing to do with library utilization.
Actually, it does. Though not as much as religion.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/10/04/who-uses-libraries/
Which is to say, I am not surprised that a mid-income family would be all over free books from the Title I program or from the library.
LOL, they grouped Jewish/Hindu/Muslim/Buddhist as a singular religion.
No they didn't.
Go back and read the graph again.
Anonymous
07/09/2025 21:15
Subject: Aps title 1
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:This just in:
Arlington allows all residents to borrow books from their massive collection. FOR FREE. Multiple locations. You don’t even have to be privileged to do it.
It’s called a library.
And my $400K HHI family is all over the library. I think we check out $2000+ in books every year, according to the app.
::slow:: ::clap::
Your HHI has nothing to do with library utilization.
Actually, it does. Though not as much as religion.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/10/04/who-uses-libraries/
Which is to say, I am not surprised that a mid-income family would be all over free books from the Title I program or from the library.
LOL, they grouped Jewish/Hindu/Muslim/Buddhist as a singular religion.
No they didn't.
Anonymous
07/09/2025 21:06
Subject: Aps title 1
“One thing that doesn’t seem to drive most people to libraries? Financial hardship. In fact, the higher your income, the more regularly you avail yourself of their free books, spaces and services.”
Correlation does not equal causation.
Perhaps the qualities that keep one from utilizing a library also contribute to their financial strain.
Correlation does not equal causation.
Perhaps the qualities that keep one from utilizing a library also contribute to their financial strain.
Anonymous
07/09/2025 21:01
Subject: Aps title 1
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:This just in:
Arlington allows all residents to borrow books from their massive collection. FOR FREE. Multiple locations. You don’t even have to be privileged to do it.
It’s called a library.
And my $400K HHI family is all over the library. I think we check out $2000+ in books every year, according to the app.
::slow:: ::clap::
Your HHI has nothing to do with library utilization.
Actually, it does. Though not as much as religion.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/10/04/who-uses-libraries/
Which is to say, I am not surprised that a mid-income family would be all over free books from the Title I program or from the library.
LOL, they grouped Jewish/Hindu/Muslim/Buddhist as a singular religion.
Anonymous
07/09/2025 20:51
Subject: Aps title 1
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:This just in:
Arlington allows all residents to borrow books from their massive collection. FOR FREE. Multiple locations. You don’t even have to be privileged to do it.
It’s called a library.
And my $400K HHI family is all over the library. I think we check out $2000+ in books every year, according to the app.
::slow:: ::clap::
Your HHI has nothing to do with library utilization.
Actually, it does. Though not as much as religion.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/10/04/who-uses-libraries/
Which is to say, I am not surprised that a mid-income family would be all over free books from the Title I program or from the library.
Do they stop low earners at the door? Deny entry?
We’ve been fed a lie when it comes to equity. No one is ever going to get ahead unless they’re willing to put the work in. Is it an equal amount of work for all? Of course not. But once you stop making excuses and stop seeing yourself as a victim, you’ll start making progress.