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There was a string of arson attacks on little free libraries in Metro Vancouver; eventually a pair of teenage boys were arrested. I suspect that the sharing of
by dleslie 7y ago
There was a string of arson attacks on little free libraries in Metro Vancouver; eventually a pair of teenage boys were arrested.
I suspect that the sharing of knowledge and encouragement of developing wisdom is, to some, a threatening prospect. Perhaps they have experienced learning difficulties and are struggling with shame and frustration, or perhaps they disagree strongly with the concept of an intellectually liberated population. Libraries are, after all, a pillar of liberalism.
- wolco 7y agoMore likely just trying to have fun. I'm sure they would do the same to local schools.
- inimino 7y agoThat's sad to hear, I always love coming across the little free libraries. I would guess they were just bored and angry teens, likely not making any deeper statement but just expressing their anger and frustration and willingness to break the rules. Also, it's fun to watch things burn, and they come with built-in kindling. Hopefully some judge will make them rebuild what they burned, that would be fair and give them more appreciation for the work of others that they destroyed thoughtlessly.
- segfaultbuserr 7y ago> or perhaps they disagree strongly with the concept of an intellectually liberated population. Libraries are, after all, a pillar of liberalism. Thoughtful comment. I would agree with you if the attack is somehow organized at 4chan /b/, Kiwi Farms, or some underground IRC for mysterious or unexplained reasons. If it happens, its philosophical implications would be deep. And I won't surprise if it occurs one day. But so far there's no evidence to suggest the attack has any ideological motivation beyond making the attacker famous.