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I really do believe that if libraries didn't already exist, Americans would oppose their creation and call them "socialist", "big government", part of the "welfare state".
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The Dank Side of the Moon
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Yeah we don't want none a that socialized book-learnin'!
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welfare state, eh? i know some that are rather successful
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Carnegie, an immigrant to America who made his fortune in steel, among other enterprises, valued education and the public good. He was the original true philanthropist in that he gave away all his money to public welfare causes. He also championed free public education, which was something else most Americans opposed. |
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Here's a listing of those that were built in WA State and their current status or GONE:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of..._in_Washington Two are what I'd call my current ones, both within walking distance and still functioning. |
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For a tongue-in-cheek (or perhaps not so tongue-in-cheek) look at right-wing America and HarperCollins' creeping socialism, I invite you to read my blog post today: Sarah, Where Are You? Capitalism in eBookville.
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Love it Richard!
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I lived in France for a little while, and I remember being shocked that I had to pay for access to the public library. It was a measly 9 euros a year, but it had never even occurred to me before that people would pay to go to the library. It just goes to show you how ingrained libraries are in our culture. Side note: I'm from Washington D.C., and I remember being similarly shocked the first time I went to New York and had to pay to go in a museum! Sadly, though, the era of free entry into the Smithsonian may soon be behind us ![]() |
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Expect to see more user fees for services implemented in the future in conjunction with current tax subsidies. National Parks are an example. Even though they're funded with tax dollars, you still have to pay an entrance fee. |
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