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> But it doesn't mean that these libraries aren't remaining free and open to the public. For now.

• gruez 5y ago
  but ultimately they're under contract from the city/county to provide library services? It's not like they can unilaterally add user charges. They still can if the city/county agrees, but that's still the case in the case of publicly run libraries.
  • lost-found 5y ago
    I don’t have much faith in the privatization of public services like this—see private prisons, private schools, etc.
    • dantheman 5y ago
      Private schools are far superior to public schools and often cost far less. Private prisons are almost a non issue - they're a minuscule amount. Take a look at what the California prison guard union does - advocating against criminal justice reform to maintain large # of inmates. I'm against private prisons, but don't let it crowd out the real issue which is public prisons.
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