Comments on: City Fires Back At County Plan To Withhold Library Funding For Rural Branches

By: PSU1Earl

PSU1Earl — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 00:13:54 +0000

Bob Hudson! Good God!! We agree on something!!

By: Bob hudson

Bob hudson — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 20:15:03 +0000

No matter how this is settled , we will not , or at least till they put many of us in the ground , will we ever come under the rule of the city of Pensacola. They can keep their so called (strong mayor).

By: Roll Tide:)

Roll Tide:) — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 18:15:50 +0000

To Just Me:

We are in Escambia Co. Florida, not Escambia Co. Alabama. Alabama children may not need a library to do their homework at but Florida children do. There is kids that come into the Century branch to do their homework at EVERYDAY!!!!!!!! And I don’t know what we can say to get that through everyone’s heads??????

By: rechill

rechill — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 17:31:08 +0000

Wow. 5%. Suck it up.

By: Just Me

Just Me — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 15:46:55 +0000

To Jane…….. I have been to the Atmore library numerous times and have NEVER seen kids doing their homework there. And if they can’t afford internet….They need to get off the system and get a job like the rest of us. Charging for internet services at the library will free up the computers for those who, as you say, do their homework. I’m tired of paying for those who refuse to help themselves.

By: Jane

Jane — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:46:45 +0000

To “Just me”: There are many people who can’t afford a $50+ bill for wifi every month or even a $40/month DSL bill. The internet is not just for fun….the kids are given assignments to look at/research. People pay bills that way, look up information and lots of other things besides email/games. IF not at the library they go to a fast food establishment to do this, but that is not always a safe place at night to do homework, etc.

By: Crystal

Crystal — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 04:03:37 +0000

Mr. Robert Jackson,
There are lots of services I don’t use which are funded by my tax dollars, but they are still useful to others . I am disapionted that you would even make a comment of that nature regarding the library. I have seen first hand how it provides useful services to those who are less fortunate than ourselves. Century library for instance, is the only resource available to its community. America is plagued with iliteracy; therefore how can you with a clear consciense take away the only educational outlet that is available to its surrounding areas. How can you put a price tag on learning. I personally know children who have benefited from the services they provide. You don’t complain about funding the school systems, so are you willing to donate your time tutoring children who are in need. How are we going combat illiteracy if we make it difficult for those who can’t afford to pay for those services. Everone benefits from the library not just those who can afford it. I am appalled that you would be that discrimative. Whether people drive cars, ride bikes , or walk ,they should not be judged on their mode of transportation or financial status. Sir, can you be a little more open minded concerning this readily available resource.

By: Just Me

Just Me — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 03:21:35 +0000

Well, they could make many cuts inside the libraries…..one being, internet services for those who refuse to pay for them at home. Go into a library and you’ll see many on the internet (facebook, email, etc.) and not much else going on. Or, start charging for the internet services…..

By: FARMHILL

FARMHILL — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:37:48 +0000

The library budget could be cut in half if they would not buy new DVD’S and 10 brand new computers, every time they open a new library! The idea of the library is for educational / social status quo. I do not believe the majorety of the Escambia County residents realize theat the library is now in the business of movie checkouts, and computer social networking!!!!! I for one do not want my tax dollars to purchase any DVD’S for checkouts. They should be required to make it on donations. This would save alot of money for more hours of operation.

By: deBugger

deBugger — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 21:49:05 +0000

I don’t like paying for the Sheriff’s Department. I never call them. I don’t use their services. If I called them, it would be too late for them to help me by the time they showed up. Shut ‘em down.

I don’t use the public schools. I don’t like paying for them. Who needs education, or libraries. I got mine.

Do any of you see where the extremes of the “Don’t use it, don’t want to pay for it” mindset might lead? Or is it okay for our populace to continue to be forced to “dumb it down”? Any ideas about the long-term effects of growing a stupid, greedy, jungle mentality amongst the middle & poorer classes?

In a civilized, supposedly educated society, Libraries are a cornerstone of Community.