Do governments have a duty of care to their citizens and as such should they provide free access to books in the form of libraries?
Yes, governments are obligated to take care of their citizens. The government basically is the people, they represent them and must make sure their needs are met. I do believe that free access to books should be provided, because not everybody can afford buying books on a regular basis, or having an internet connection.
Libraries can really come in handy to those who need information but can't find it anywhere other than books. Not everybody can get these books themselves, however, and a library can really help this problem. This is why I don’t think libraries should be closed.
Yes, governments are obligated to take care of their citizens. The government basically is the people, they represent them and must make sure their needs are met. I do believe that free access to books should be provided, because not everybody can afford buying books on a regular basis, or having an internet connection.
Libraries can really come in handy to those who need information but can't find it anywhere other than books. Not everybody can get these books themselves, however, and a library can really help this problem. This is why I don’t think libraries should be closed.
