As for the issue about it being taxpayers' money so they shouldn't limit access that way: consider this situation.
Back in the 80's, libraries started offering videotapes. However, if the library only offered something on VHS and you had a Betamax, you were out of luck. It's not about some attempt to infringe on your rights, it's about the libraries spending their budget on what they can get.
Amazon doesn't support libraries: so the libraries get their eBooks from companies that do.
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