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This is so sad and so true
(lemmy.world)
Relevant Sarah Andersen:
go to a park and see a NO LOITERING sign
Then WTF is it FOR??
Yeah that's for the wrong sorts of people. Don't worry, it's only selectively enforced, and the cops know you're one of the good ones. /s
One of the last third spaces. I wish I enjoyed books more. My wife goes all the time
That's why conservatives hate it
Give it a minute.
It's happening. The funding for libraries across the US is getting clawed back, and I suspect many (the majority) will eventually close permanently.
Here in the EU, the vibe in libraries is decidedly "get your books and GTFO". The old timey welcoming vibe and friendly librarians are a thing of the past.
Where? My small library in rural France has book clubs, story time (on site and at the public pool), vintage and modern gaming consoles, art shows, craft workshops, and more.
Flanders.
"Hi-diddly-ho, librarinos! Get your books and GET THE FUCK OUT!"
But it costs money xd
Thanks for the opportunity to point out that most libraries also value community support. They can always use volunteers and donations but a great way to help your library is to look for book sales!
When a library has too many of certain books less popular than expected or books that have gotten a fair amount of use they need to replace them. A community book sale gives you the opportunity to buy books at a huge discount and the library the opportunity to get a little of their investment back to support more current needs.
Only if you don't pay taxes. Nothing is free.
Yes, if you torture the definition of "free" enough, then nothing is free.
There's no need to torture the definition. You are paying taxes, thus the services you're getting are not free.
Typically it is the city taxes that pay for libraries, sometimes state. therefore just purchases goods in a different city and live where the state doesn't charge income tax and you avoid paying for the library, happy?
Wut? It doesn't matter what you do - you still pay taxes (unless you're Bezos). Thus everything is paid by you in advance. Also, which shithole has different taxes between cities?
city's have different sales tax in America, I wouldn't be surprised if one or two states force them to have the same, but most states allow cities to do whatever they want with sales tax.
Lol, that's insanity. No wonder you chose Trump to lead you, lol.
don't worry, it can get more complicated, there are cities with different summer and winter taxes, different sales tax rates on different items, and sales tax limits per purchase.
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