This letter is in response the May 17 letter, “Library tax: Users ought to pay the costs.”
I do not drive down the writer’s street. Should I pay taxes to maintain it? I do not use the fire department (God forbid, I might). Should I pay to maintain that as well? Sometimes it is better to pay to maintain something in case we need it in the future so all may benefit.
It is like insurance. You may not use the library today but the day may come when you no longer can afford the newspaper, books or Internet. It’s nice to know we have these at our disposal when needed.
Although I can respect his perspective, I don’t believe he has full concept of what the library offers society. It is my belief that a well-educated society will provide better judgments in making choices in life.
This is especially essential when we have our elections. I believe we all would rather have informed people making the decision of who sits in the Oval Office and Capitol Hill. The library offers a means for those with less-than-adequate income to garner information and make wiser decisions.
I endorse taxation that will provide and maintain an educated society. We all benefit in the end.
Gregor Michels
Arlington
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