Comment Re:The big reason that libraries are cool: (Score 2, Insightful) 234
This is a bogus argument. Libraries provide a free access to the technology allowing that technology to be learned and used by those who might otherwise be marginalized. The LACK of available technology is an agent in marginalization. Keeping libraries low-tech doesn't help keep information available. It simply reinforces the knowledge base of the lowest common denominator.
Using your logic, libraries should only have picture books since those who are illiterate would not have access to the knowledge in books with words in them.
You can never totaly prevent marginalization. You can only provide access to all the tools and encourage people to learn to use them.
Using your logic, libraries should only have picture books since those who are illiterate would not have access to the knowledge in books with words in them.
You can never totaly prevent marginalization. You can only provide access to all the tools and encourage people to learn to use them.
