NationStates Jolt Archive


Abolish Public Libraries

FreedomAndGlory
21-07-2007, 14:46
The purpose of public libraries has been to spread information to the masses, ostensibly for the good of mankind. However, this noble aim became distorted once these institutions began placing fictitious books on their shelves. Now, I'm not an unreasonable man: I do agree that libraries should maintain a healthy stock of scientific, religious, historical books (provided they are patriotic), and children's books (to expediate the process of learning to read). However, the fantastical fabrications which many contain have adverse effects upon society.


Fiction books do not impart to their reader any constructive information which can be applied fruitfully by the reader in their career. Because of this, they do they not serve our nation positively in an economic sense.
Fiction books promote and exacerbate the delusions and "day-dreams" to which some people are prone. By reading a well-concocted and intricate web of lies, some readers suffer from a reduced foothold in the real world. They may judge situations not by what they have seen, but by what they have read. Even more worryingly, the productivity of some may plummet -- a classic example of this is the student reading a fiction book under his or her desk.
Fiction books instill the reader with a set of faulty morals. In many books, the protagonist is not a devout Christian but rather a sinful man of unknown religious affiliation. He may indulge in such vile acts as extra-marital sex, witchcraft, petty crime, or even murder. By association, the reader is led to believe that such acts may be "good" because the character himself is "good."


Now, I have no problem with private libraries. However, I am not willing to pay money in order to see society go down the drain. I do not want to fund people if I know that by doing so, they may be less efficient at their jobs, less assiduous in following their moral compass, and less connected to reality.

In essence, fiction books are like marijuana. Some may read them in order to alter their state of mind: they do not wish to see the world around them which exists, but rather to be "transported" to another one, contained within the pages of the book. Some may only experiment with fiction books prior to moving on to more serious pusuits, but some may be "hooked." If readers abuse books (ie, use them excessively) they may "burn out" as doing so interferes with their duties to their job, family, and society.

You wouldn't want to pay to put a "joint" into somebody's hand, so why would you want to pay to place a fiction book there?
Londim
21-07-2007, 14:47
For someone who defends freedom you sure do have an odd way about it. I mean what does it matter to you what libraries stock? If someone wants either a non fiction or fiction book does it really matter?

Fiction books instill the reader with a set of faulty morals. In many books, the protagonist is not a devout Christian but rather a sinful man of unknown religious affiliation. He may indulge in such vile acts as extra-marital sex, witchcraft, petty crime, or even murder. By association, the reader is led to believe that such acts may be "good" because the character himself is "good."

Oh no the horror. So a non Christian man cannot have morals? I'm sorry but I'm not a Christian and I'm not a man without morals. Also you have to take the act and look at the context. Was a character killed to prortect something or someone more valuable? Like you advocating the deaths of billions to keep 'freedom' alive.
Hamilay
21-07-2007, 14:47
Hmm. It seems FreedomAndGlory has taken the comments "At least MTAE was original" to heart. Points for trying, at least.
Andaras Prime
21-07-2007, 14:51
oh no Freedom, did you miss out on your copy of Harry Potter 7 today, poor you, I got mine :)
Hamilay
21-07-2007, 14:55
oh no Freedom, did you miss out on your copy of Harry Potter 7 today, poor you, I got mine :)

FreedomAndGlory has no need for such books. Harry Potter 7 contains treasonous liberal slander and lies to destroy the people's confidence in the Bush Dynasty. Look at how the Ministry of Magic is portrayed as incompetent and unwilling to face the facts, torturing and imprisoning people without proper charges. This is a necessary step to safeguard the United States, but the traitor Rowling spreads her filth that this is deplorable to the children of the world.

*nods*
Desperate Measures
21-07-2007, 14:56
Me likey readie books for free. I guess I'm a communist.
Fassigen
21-07-2007, 14:59
People are still feeding this troll? Go figure.
FreedomAndGlory
21-07-2007, 14:59
...the traitor Rowling

She's not a traitor; she's British.
Hamilay
21-07-2007, 14:59
She's not a traitor; she's British.

The British are the USA's allies in the glorious terror crusade.
Lunatic Goofballs
21-07-2007, 15:02
The greatest truths are found in fiction. *nod*
Desperate Measures
21-07-2007, 15:03
People are still feeding this troll? Go figure.

I'd rather feed him in spam.
Ollieland
21-07-2007, 15:03
Who said anything about terror? I'm simply trolling for comments to feed my attention deficit disorder.

Fixed
FreedomAndGlory
21-07-2007, 15:03
The British are the USA's allies in the glorious terror crusade.

Who said anything about terror? I'm simply discussing public libraries here and I would like to stick to that topic.
Andaras Prime
21-07-2007, 15:08
Ever heard the saying, reality stranger than fiction ?
Dundee-Fienn
21-07-2007, 15:10
I'm just waiting for an argument to break out over F.A.G.s removing fictional books but being fine with religious texts
Eastern Noble
21-07-2007, 15:10
Drugs should never have been banned anyways - that should be a persons choice to make, not the government... I mean, they haven't banned smoking yet; why is that still here?
New Brittonia
21-07-2007, 15:11
OK, shut up you FAG.
Desperate Measures
21-07-2007, 15:13
I'm just waiting for an argument to break out over F.A.G.s removing fictional books but being fine with religious texts

More power to that patient person who can argue with walls.
German Nightmare
21-07-2007, 15:14
Yeah, and while we're at it - why don't we just burn the books we don't like and make it a public happening?

Man, I can see you're trying, F.A.G. - but as always, you fail!
Imperial isa
21-07-2007, 15:17
Yeah, and while we're at it - why don't we just burn the books we don't like and make it a public happening?

Man, I can see you're trying, F.A.G. - but as always, you fail!

WW2 all over again
Extreme Ironing
21-07-2007, 15:21
Well, at least he's being a bit more original about it. Seems like he's learning his craft like a good apprentice. Now, I wonder who the master is?
New Brittonia
21-07-2007, 15:24
Yeah, and while we're at it - why don't we just burn the books we don't like and make it a public happening?

Man, I can see you're trying, F.A.G. - but as always, you fail!

I love this guy's name. It's just like the film actors guils.

:p

Anyways, check this out.

Survey data suggests the public values free public libraries. A Public Agenda survey in 2006 reported 84 percent of the public said maintaining free library services should be a top priority for their local library. But the survey also found the public was mostly unaware of financial difficulties facing their libraries. The survey did not ask those surveyed whether they valued free library services more than other specific services, such as firefighting.

In various cost-benefit studies libraries continue to provide an exceptional return on the dollar.

First of alll, more people want libraries instead of firefighters. And they seem to make money, what's the problem?

Libraries spread knowledge. This is the 21st century. We have freedom of speech. Just because you have an atiquated belief system doesn't mean that we can press it on the masses by denying them the right to have the freedom to read whatever books they choose. I think that FAG gas a problem with freedom.
Katganistan
21-07-2007, 15:26
Warned for trolling.


Honestly now.
New Brittonia
21-07-2007, 15:28
Well, at least he's being a bit more original about it. Seems like he's learning his craft like a good apprentice. Now, I wonder who the master is?

Darth vader