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Tuesday, October 5, 2010

I love when private companies do what government can’t

From:  The Blaze

I love when private companies do what government can’t

http://www.theblaze.com/blog/2010/10/04/i-love-when-private-companies-do-what-government-cant/



The New York Times tells the story of a private for-profit company named L.S.S.I. that takes over public libraries mainly from struggling cities, removes the cost from the city, improves them, and then gives some cash back to the communities. Of course, everyone immediately complains about it.


Some L.S.S.I. customers have ended their contracts, while in other places, opposition has faded with time. In Redding, Calif., Jim Ceragioli, a board member of the Friends of Shasta County Library, said he initially counted himself among the skeptics.

But he has since changed his mind. “I can’t think of anything that’s been lost,” Mr. Ceragioli said.

The library in Redding has expanded its services and hours. And the volunteers are still showing up — even if their assistance is now aiding a private company. “We volunteer more than ever now,” Mr. Ceragioli said.

Don’t you hate it when you get expanded services and hours??? One guess on who is opposing the privitization:. . . . .

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