I believe libraries are still very important in today's society. Libraries hold a wealrth of knowledge and useful information that is available to everyone for free. Libraries give those who may not have the resources otherwise to do research or use a computer or apply for a job online, the list goes on. Bollier says libraries are important for that very reason, their availability of knowledge. The internet has a wealth of infomration too, but unlike a library, it isnt always free and not everyone has access to it.
Siva is saying olgarchy can happen if we are not carfeul with the free information and knowledge we can obtain in a library. This information should alwasy remain free to the public and not controlled by the government or a corporation. Its an ongoing battle between controllers and liberators that we need to find common ground on. Libraries may not always be free to the public and if that happens then thats the end of free info the public. Not everyone has access to the internet at home or even a computer, and if libraries are not free than many will loose out on what the "free" world has to offer.
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