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Originally posted by Gramajo320:
I do not have any knowledge of your library or libraries - only what you have said.

I do have knowledge of the libraries here in our city and county and I must tell you that none of what you describe goes on in our libraries whatsoever.

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It has alot to do with the community in which you live and the management of your particular library. Libraries can be a great tool if they are managed rightly.
 

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Posted by JAVA (Member # 4576) on :
 
Well l&l, as much as i am anti abortion I see the libraries point. If you had it published then you material would be displayed if appropriate. However making blanket acceptance of balloting or pamphleteering would be ludicrous. I found an Army of God pamphlet in a book in a public library in Chicago, and they condone the murder of people who are involved in abortion.
We would have Hare Krishna and LDS leaflets in every book on the shelf if they allowde it.


 

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Posted by JAVA (Member # 4576) on :
 
As to the internet policies you need to do some research on the constitution. Some Libraries are required to keep one or all of their terminals filter free to keep in line with the free speech and freedom of information act.
Many states have thier own laws, and some libraries, while being public are in fact privatley funded.
I dont like it either and have been torn because because I am a staunch defender of the constitution (AFTER GODS LAW) and the freedoms that it gives us (or now takes away because of the patriot act) and unfortunately porn is protected to some extent as well.


 

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Posted by Chaplain Bob (Member # 5019) on :
 

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Originally posted by lifeandliberty:
"Banishment" from a Public Library?
August 20, 2005

I recently received a letter from a local Public Library that was not unexpected. Over the years I have sought to educate the public with regard to the murder of the preborn. Public libraries are a great place to disperse information.

In most Public Libraries you can find books with graphic nudity, perversion, introductions to the sodomite lifestyle and the like. The American Library Association will let most anything pass as "good literature" and they raise their voice against "censorship" if ever a "prudish" individual questions a selection in the collection of literature on their shelves.

The ALA opposes any restrictions on access to pornography in public libraries--even for children.

Here is the the letter I received.
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Mr. Green:

On Friday, August 12th, a library staff member observed you inserting anti-abortion cards in several books in the Young Adult section of the Powhatan County Public Library. These cards have also been found throughout the Adult collection, the Front Display Case, the Meeting Room hallway and the Men's bathroom.

Library policy forbids soliciting, campaigning and petitioning in the Library and in and around Library entryways. Furthermore, materials placed in public display areas must be suitable for viewing by all ages. No materials may be distributed to the public without the Library Director's approval.

Failure to comply with library policies will result in banishment from the Powhatan County Public Library.

Sincerely,
Kim Armentrout
Library Director
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I must say that this is the first threat of banishment I have ever received. I wonder if I had brought pornography into the library, would I have received the same letter.

Let me explain.

Some time ago I approached the Library Director to ask why there were no internet filters on the computers that were available for public use. Many Public Libraries are notorious for making internet pornography accessable to their patrons.

I heard several of the same excuses that I had heard before at other Public Libraries.

"It's not a problem here" and "filters are too expensive".

I even offered to pay for the filtering software. Ultimately, the truth seems to be that many Public Libraries just simply don't want to place any limits on the internet pornography that can be accessed on their computer screens.

As I looked through this particular library, I saw books with photographs of graphic sex that had been approved by the Library Director.

I saw books in the Young Adult section that encouaged young girls to have their preborn babies killed and even provided contact information for abortion providers.

The items that are "suitable for viewing by all ages" in this library are clearly not items that would make it onto lists of most people.

So here I stand, with the threat of "banishment" hanging over my head. What are my options here?

1. I could just forget about the murdered preborn and the command to speak out on their behalf. I could simply hang out with the children at the Library looking at the porn in their books and on their computers. This would be acceptable to the ALA and I probably wouldn't receive any threatening letters.

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2. I could just go on speaking out on behalf of my King wherever that may be. This may not be nearly as acceptable to those who stock the bookshelves but I think it is the better of the two choices.

I encourage you to stand against the flood of sin that seeks to overwhelm the young people in your community. You can make a difference for good. Though you may find yourself "banished", there will be a place prepared for you if you remain faithful to your King.

Life and Liberty Ministries

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