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That’s a very charitable interpretation of “libraries have become homeless shelters”
by ajhurliman 3y ago
That’s a very charitable interpretation of “libraries have become homeless shelters”
- zaycad 3y ago[dead]
- meristohm 3y agoAs a not-yet-homeless person, I continue to spend hours every week in libraries, a habit my parents enabled during my childhood. Outside of wild spaces, my house and those of some friends and family, libraries are the most peaceful, safe places I know of, and I would take refuge there as I struggled toward better. I have been in numerous libraries occupied by patrons who seem like they haven't washed their clothes in weeks. It is only slightly bothersome, because I empathize with them- they are each a fellow human making a life and I try not to assume more than that. I am grateful that public libraries exist, AND we clearly need to make some changes at all levels of government so that libraries are not so overwhelmed. What are some changes we might make?
- leotravis10 3y agoRelated discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36340548 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36340548
- Ancalagon 3y agoCertainly feels like a very late-stage-capitalism characteristic.