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Post by liriodendron on Dec 23, 2015 0:37:10 GMT -5
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Post by doctork on Dec 24, 2015 11:08:01 GMT -5
I am really surprised at this "bill." How is it possible that the state legislature doesn't understand the concept of free speech. Or the mission of libraries to provide information?
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Post by joew on Dec 25, 2015 10:26:21 GMT -5
First of all, this isn't just about libraries. Second, it seems to me that there is always a possibility that various public agencies will propagandize, using public monies to support one side (forcing opponents to subsidize one-sided propaganda). The fact that some public agency is putting material forth does not guarantee that it is accurate or impartial.
jmo
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Post by doctork on Dec 25, 2015 13:14:56 GMT -5
When I lived in Bellingham, the library had free copies of the League of Women Voters assessment of the issues on the ballot, and it carried statements from each candidate. It seemed pretty impartial to me, it was helpful information, and both the Republicans and Democrats agreed to its dissemination.
I'd agree you don't want public money used for partisan stances (Unless it is encoded in a law for public funding of campaigns), but I'd like to see libraries able to disseminate non-partisan information.
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