Pull the plug -- libraries aren't common carriers

[Kyle Harriss]

Sorry to contribute to this thread.  :-(

We are no longer joined in constructive debate.  Correspondence
has taken the turn towards misinterpretation (with a negative twist)
of each other's words, combined with a willingness to attribute
ill motives and poor levels of understanding to those with whom 
we disagree. 

I propose we turn our attention to other areas, where we typically
help each other arrive at solutions.

I'm done with the soapbox now.  Thanks.

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Kyle Harriss				kharriss at d.umn.edu
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Barbara (Harpo's Fan) wrote:
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> For instance, "diversity" implies an expansiveness  
> and inclusivity not a tightly controlled information 
> class structure which I hear you advocating.  I also 
> think you've been using Newspeak to insult your 
> patrons to us and I have to say I find that offensive.  

Bill (Wilfred) wrote:
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>I have been watching this whole discussion with great interest and also
>with disgust.  I see librarians suggesting that we have twowlevels of
>access to library service.  That makes me sick to my stomache.

David (of Lake Oswego) wrote:
> The nausea you're feeling is only cognitive dissonance.  Once you get
> used to the idea of  diversity in library Internet access, it will pass,
> trust me.