Quote:
Originally Posted by bjrnfrdnnd
Assuming that many soldiers perceive their actions not as an aggression
but as an action of patriotism (whatever that means) and also as an act
of actually democracy building, I would think that supporting the troops
is not always a bad act.
I do think, however, that soldiers that are abroad, and acting in war-like
situations, are paid exceptionally well compared to a large number of other
people.
So, while I agree that a soldier in a war-like environment does profit from
ereaders and ebooks stored on the device, simply because it allows him/her
to carry around reading material that would be otherwise impossible,
I do think that soldiers have ample resources in order to provide themselves
with these reading material.
I do think, on the other hand, that making ebooks available to the more disadvantaged, such as unemployed or old people, who lack the money to
provide themselves with such material, is of much more importance.
I would amply support any such movement.
|
I disagree and find your logic illogical.
You can argue that the Public Library system was created to address your point regarding the disadvantaged and unemployed. Our Public Library System goes beyond Pbooks - they have Ebooks, Audio Books, videos, special programs for children. There are foundations, such as Bill Gates' that also help.
I think that our men and women who volunteer for military service deserve to be saluted for that service and that this is a great way to show your appreciation for their service.