When we stopped focusing on education, learning, and opening the mind, we essentially gave up on progress. The library used to be a place of knowledge. Patrons visited us to read, do reports, or just have a quiet place to be. We don't offer that anymore. We've expanded our services and opened our arms to everyone, mostly because as society declines, it gets dumber. Dumb people don't read because they don't want to improve or strain themselves. So, we have computers, internet, DVD's, and fax machines to lure anyone in not interested in a book. Sure, libraries circulate a lot of materials, but half of it is DVD's. In fact, they're great baby sitters for today's single-unmarried mom who had an accident (baby). Why love my child and teach it something so someday it will be bright and successful? No, mama will teach it the same way she was taught - to screw up. Don't make healthy, wise decisions.
With these modernizations to the library, we've allowed new visitors into our "home" who may add an undesired element. Let's put it to you like this, patrons who come to the library to read aren't going to be loud, disruptive, or cause a scene (for the most part). If you're here for entertainment, your purpose is different and so is your attitude. Patrons who have no job who spend an entire day on the computer checking MySpace or watching videos on YouTube are pathetic. But we're not allowed to say that to our customers. Let's face it, they're not paying to use the computers. We're not making money by them being here. Our money is made by late fees and other material related charges. Oh, the library gets a cut of printing, whoopee.
Society has already taken the planned steps to make itself a pack of idiots. Just follow it up by not coming to the library. You're only here for the computers and DVD's anyway.
