> If you're going to have copyright and intellectual property, then you need libraries, period. You can't charge money for such goods and completely cut off acc

> If you're going to have copyright and intellectual property, then you need libraries, period. You can't charge money for such goods and completely cut off access to those that can't afford them. i strongly agree with this point. Freedom to educate onselfes without using institutionalised education is also VITAL for a democracy to function properly. People seem to forget libraries are one of the only places one can gain new knowledge regardless of their economic state or status. (atleast, that is how it works in my country).