Subj : Re: boring stuff...
To   : poindexter FORTRAN
From : ACMEBBS
Date : Mon May 16 2022 02:35:00

-=> poindexter FORTRAN wrote to ACMEBBS <=-

 -=> ACMEBBS wrote to poindexter FORTRAN <=-

 AC> Same thing here. The local libraries keep their outer lobbies open
 AC> around the clock with a drop box during election time.

 pF>  I worked in local government for a stint, and the library people got
 pF>  my highest respect. I've never seen a government organization as
 pF>  focused on helping people.

Can believe that. For those without the knowledge to know where to get the
information they may need...the library people use their education/knowledge to
help others with the help they may need.

 pF>  I don't mean the end result, as one could argue that there are local
 pF>  government organizations doing a lot of good for people. But, they
 pF>  often seemed like they're punching a clock and following a process.
 pF>  The library organization was focused on making tax dollars help
 pF>  people.

Ever since Covid hit locally and closed the local library for months...haven't
visited in around 2 years. Add to that...their funding has been cut which means
opening only five days a week...rather than seven days a week before that time.

 pF>  My manager referred to them as "county-run homeless shelters". I
 pF>  didn't last long there.

Can see that. On the other hand...there have been times when I didn't have
internet access or didn't want to go home to get away from the garbage going
n.

If anyone needs a safe place...spending for libraries is well worth the cost.
.... 2 + 2 = 5 for extremely large values of 2.
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