Ohio Libraries

Here's my rant to the Ohio Governor, whose new budget cuts public library spending by 50%:

Closing libraries is a downward spiral. In a few years when there is more crime and gang activity, and more money has to be spent on prisons, libraries will lose again.

Only by thinking in the long term and realizing the value of a safe place for children, teenagers, immigrants, and people from all walks of life to congregate in a positive atmosphere that engenders understanding and good will, will you do a service to your state.

Paying a corporation to open a Chuck E.Cheese? Kroger needs your money? or the NFL? You can find these funds.

You don't have to be a resident to voice your opinion. Think of what your library has done for you. Here's how to contact Gov. Strickland. And here's a nice article for another good cause which explains where those funds can be found.

Public education, a tenant of this democracy, is going the way of the dodo bird. Don't let them take away the last place we can all obtain an equal education if we want to--and if you've been to your local library, you know we do. If you haven't been recently--Go!