[535188B17C93743]

Not to mention the destruction of places of knowledge but this move destroys one of the last free third places in existence.

[mdanger007]

If they have to axe places of public congregation to shore up the budget, before Republicans cut schools, libraries and parks, I propose they start with churches and their tax exemption.

[rgblambda]

Does the state of Missouri fund churches?

Edit: Beat me to it with the tax exemption edit.

[mdanger007]

Yes: Through tax exemptions, faith based grants, vouchers and other methods.

[cratermoon]

I wonder if there's some for-profit book rental company supporting this bill or its sponsors.

[majormajor]

Oh, so protecting the children AND fighting homelessness? I'm sure there are plenty that see that as a two-for-one win.

[Forgeties79]

How is defunding libraries protecting children and fighting homelessness...?