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Originally Posted by neil_swann80
Authors only get pennies per rental at best; as there are likely many library members struggling financially and a limited supply of each book title - if you can afford to purchase the book is that the more moral course of action?
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If I buy lentils when I could afford prime steak from a local farmer, is that immoral?
If I take a walk around a park when I could afford to go to a movie, is that immoral?
If I go to the state art gallery when I could afford to buy art for my house walls, is that immoral?
I voted for the party that improved the lending rights scheme, I advocate for good public library funding in my community, and I submit purchase requests to my library (just did one tonight). But you're somehow sitting in judgement nevertheless.