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May 10, 2010
Library cuts much too harsh
May 7, 2010
Letters to Editor
c-n.com
All realize that New Jersey has serious financial issues, but Christie's 74 percent hatcheting of our libraries is completely out of proportion. This cut will be devastating to libraries and to everyone who uses them.
A librarian clarified to me that this budget cut regresses library budgets back to the 1970s when they offered only books, and nothing more. There did not exist the multitude of library services that we have today, such as all the programs for children and teens, for the handicapped, for the elderly, for the unemployed, and even welcoming and local orientation programs for those new to the area. But these will be eliminated in the budget cuts, and those of us whose libraries do not shut down completely, will have only books to offer.
Just think about all the things our libraries offer us. Now think about all those things eliminated. And say a prayer of thanks to Gov. Christie.
EZEKIEL MUMAN
Edison
Posted by tumulty at May 10, 2010 6:21 AM
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