Exactly. The TV newscast certainly isn't going to have any real in-depth interviews with librarians, nor are they going to look at what other cities do (the same exact thing) or anything else to shed light on the subject. Far better to smear the MPL which already has enough problems, than to do investigative reporting. I'd also wonder how many people who are shocked - shocked! - to learn that a library doesn't keep or find a happy home for every book ever on their shelves, have been to the library bookstore recently. If it bothers you enough to complain about it, why not 1) Buy the books yourself, right now, this weekend 2) Volunteer your time to coordinate a donation effort to the cause of your choice. On 5/26/05, Mike <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > So, you saw something on TV that got you excited, huh? > Well DUH! > It's sweeps month for the boob tube industry. > If they gave you the full story, it wouldn't be as exciting. > We're talking about television here. They make their living off of > advertising. "There's one born every minute" is their motto. > Get informed, get organized, get a clue. Do something besides speculate > and > believe everything you are told. Go down to the library and find out what > actually happens. > You are smarter than the people who put together tabloid news stories, > aren't you? > Do it for the children. > > Mike Nelson > Central Neighborhood > Peoples Republic of Minneapolis > > > REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list.
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