Libraries are the one American institution you shouldn't rip off.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Libraries are vital public resources that deserve full respect and funding.
- In plain terms
- Libraries are important and should be respected.
- What can you take from it?
- Support libraries as essential public institutions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What public institutions need support?
- How do you value access to knowledge?
Another view
It implies only libraries deserve protection from being ripped off.
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