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July 6, 2009
Public libraries are worth our tax dollars
Express-Times
Opinion Section
Public libraries are worth our tax dollars
by Marcia White
Tuesday June 30, 2009, 12:27 AM
Everybody knows we are experiencing very difficult economic times, and that when the economy suffers, funding is reduced for all sorts of things. This makes logical sense. What doesn't make sense is when those responsible for deciding where to spend taxpayer dollars decide to eliminate funding for public libraries.
In the best of times and the worst of times, one of the top priorities our elected officials must have is to keep our public libraries open. If a poor economy disables citizens from being able to afford to purchase books and officials choose to close libraries, surely we will return to something akin to the Dark Ages.
Think about it. Make your voice heard. Our public libraries are one of our most valuable assets and rights.
Posted by tumulty at July 6, 2009 9:41 AM
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