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...proponents of 2 1/2 and/or of user fees are not responding wisely or with complete awareness to the implications of the situation. Their moves for radical changes in the fiscal support base of public library service is appalling. almost unbelievable, in fact. Libraries are public institutions and were established for the public good (pro bono publico). It is important, indeed essential, to understand it and know how to handle its arugments...
...education and free access to information is the foundation of our educational system, and was the impetus for the American Free Library Movement. Enlightenment for all, in free and ready access to and service at your public library is the birthright of every citizen. The advocates of a user-fee threaten this philosophy. I see our tradition and heritage in grave danger...
...particular class who were "worthy" and capable. Access was based on birth, on membership, on religious affiliation or some other form of class affillation. The free public library has flouished since those dark ages. The public library has become an integral part of our way of life. The user-fee proponents are seriously questioning the whole concept of the free public library, and there is grave danger abroad...
Equally important is Dallas' system of user fees, which specifically charge people for services. When streets are improved, for instance, the people who own houses or businesses on them are assessed part of the cost...
...says. "We can't say we want growth but only in certain areas." He believes, for example, that residential water rates must be raised in the city if new water sources are to be developed to attract industry. To the chagrin of COPS, he also favors raising user fees for public services like garbage collection, and acknowledges that the city may eventually have to raise property taxes to help offset a projected $18.5 million deficit...