I'd be surprised if many taxpayers in Georgia were appalled that their money didn't fund a library's receipt of pictures of Beyonce in a bikini.

Time handled this poorly, but the situation hardly seems scandalous.

Bill

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William Walsh
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Georgia State University Library
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>>> On 3/7/2007 at 12:12 PM, Melissa Farley <mfarley@WESTGA.EDU> wrote:
> It doesn't really matter whether it's a public library or not.
> Individual libraries, whether public or private, can make the decision
> for themselves whether to display the issue, as can doctor's offices and
> other public institutions.  It is never appropriate for the publisher to
> make that decision for all of any group.  It is more appropriate for
> them to have an opt-in list for such action.
>
> As I implied before, it is even more scandal-worthy and appalling when
> taxpayer's money is involved.
>
> -Melissa Farley