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ALA Council Calls for Withdrawal from Iraq
Library Journal ^ | June 29, 2005 | ALA Council

Posted on 07/08/2005 7:47:38 AM PDT by katagious

The Council of the American Library Association (ALA) has passed a resolution that calls for the withdrawal from Iraq of all U.S. military forces and a return of full sovereignty to the people of Iraq. The resolution passed June 29 during the annual conference of ALA in Chicago. The resolution further urges the U.S. government to switch its budgetary priorities from the occupation of Iraq to the improved support of vital domestic programs and calls upon the government to provide material assistance through the United Nations for the reconstruction of Iraq, including its museums, libraries, schools, and other cultural institutions. The resolution will be sent to all members of Congress, the Secretary of Defense, Secretary of State, President, and the press. The Council is the governing body of ALA and determines all policies for the association.


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: ala; handwringers; iraq; library
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To: over3Owithabrain
“Freeze-dried coffee... Folgers crystals... keep it in your cupboard and it lasts a lifetime.”
41 posted on 07/08/2005 8:25:47 AM PDT by johnny7 (“'Deservin ain't got 'nothin to do with it!” -Will Money)
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To: A CA Guy
Oh No! Not the American Library Association! We;re dooimed!
42 posted on 07/08/2005 8:26:09 AM PDT by JRjr (hMMM?)
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To: clarissaexplainsitall
What's up with the "100,000 Iraqis dead"? Where do they get these numbers?

The Osama Bin Laden Weekly Newsletter?

43 posted on 07/08/2005 8:30:22 AM PDT by concerned about politics (Vote Republican - Vote morally correct!)
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To: IN Farm Girl

Wow, this is news to me. This would mean they are more dangerous than terrorist concerning the spread of propaganda. I think the governments, local, state and federal, needs to eliminate any funding to them under the patriot act.


44 posted on 07/08/2005 8:32:29 AM PDT by tobyhill (The war on terrorism is not for the weak!)
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To: Always Right

Rimming? I don't think I even want to know...

BTW, isn't this the same bunch who refused to support Cuban librarians who were thrown in the juzgado for offering books to the public? In the words of my world, "Check Six"...

Oh, yeah, and I'm a Christian Air Force Officer who only WISHES he'd attended the USAFA!


45 posted on 07/08/2005 8:35:09 AM PDT by jagusafr (The proof that we are rightly related to God is that we do our best whether we feel inspired or not")
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To: tobyhill

Support your local library - NOT!!


46 posted on 07/08/2005 8:35:13 AM PDT by concerned about politics (Vote Republican - Vote morally correct!)
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To: LanPB01
Resolution on the Connection between the Iraq War and Libraries Whereas, the justifications for the invasion of Iraq have proven to be completely unfounded; and

Whereas, the ALA has not done their homework:

Whereas members of al Qaida, an organization bearing responsibility for attacks on the United States, its citizens, and interests, including the attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, are known to be in Iraq; Whereas Iraq continues to aid and harbor other international terrorist organizations, including organizations that threaten the lives and safety of United States citizens;

Whereas the attacks on the United States of September 11, 2001, underscored the gravity of the threat posed by the acquisition of weapons of mass destruction by international terrorist organizations;

Iraq War Resolution


47 posted on 07/08/2005 8:50:45 AM PDT by ravingnutter
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To: Hornet19

I suggest the librarians take their resolution and file it between, "Wacko" and "Where the Sun Don't Shine".


48 posted on 07/08/2005 8:55:27 AM PDT by finnigan2
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To: katagious
The Council of the American Library Association (ALA) has passed a resolution that calls for the withdrawal from Iraq of all U.S. military forces and a return of full sovereignty to the people of Iraq.

How thoughtful of the A.L.A...but did they bother to consult the people of Iraq? Fortunately, the Iraqis have more sense and want us to stay until a viable government can be constitutionally formed and an adequate security force implemented.

49 posted on 07/08/2005 8:59:42 AM PDT by infocats
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To: katagious

The librarians have threatened to fine George W. Bush two cents a day until the occupation is over.


50 posted on 07/08/2005 9:10:09 AM PDT by TruthShallSetYouFree (Abortion is to family planning what bankruptcy is to financial planning.)
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To: katagious
Oh no, NOT THE LIBRARIANS!!!! Dear Lord God in Heaven, ANYBODY BUT THE LIBRARIANS!! How on Earth will we possibly go on!!!!
51 posted on 07/08/2005 9:24:43 AM PDT by Libertarian444
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To: katagious

The Librairians have spoken! Will Bush listen?


52 posted on 07/08/2005 9:27:04 AM PDT by Phantom Lord (Fall on to your knees for the Phantom Lord)
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To: clarissaexplainsitall
What's up with the "100,000 Iraqis dead"? Where do they get these numbers?

They make them up.

53 posted on 07/08/2005 9:28:02 AM PDT by Phantom Lord (Fall on to your knees for the Phantom Lord)
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To: katagious

I plan on getting a Library Science degree some day. Boy am I going to be a thorn in these mofos sides.


54 posted on 07/08/2005 9:32:44 AM PDT by wingnutx (Seabees Can Do!)
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To: TruthShallSetYouFree
LOL! No sense in pointing out to them that Iraq already has a sovereign government and US and coalition troops remain there at the request of that government.

I'm beginning to think most institutions of "higher learning" in this country should put warning labels on themselves: "letting us teach you anything will in fact make you less smart than you probably already are, and by the time you've invested 4 to 6 years and about $100 grand for degrees we guarantee you'll be a total dumba*s."

55 posted on 07/08/2005 9:39:48 AM PDT by Heatseeker ("I sort of like liberals now. They’re kind of cute when they’re shivering and afraid." - Ann Coulter)
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To: wingnutx

Don't waste your time. Universities are cutting back on these programs at the graduate level because there is no money for the graduates. Pay is too low to justify the additional expense of the degree.


56 posted on 07/08/2005 9:39:55 AM PDT by justshutupandtakeit (Public Enemy #1, the RATmedia.)
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To: tobyhill

Actually, you should pick up a copy of Library Journal sometime (at the local library) and prepare to be "entertained". John Berry III (the editor) should be included in Bernard Goldberg's list of 100 People Who Are Screwing Up America.

One of the things I have found to be extremely humorous over the past few years is how they try to claim Laura Bush as "one of us" (a librarian) and then bash her husband, conservative policies, etc. in the very next sentence.


57 posted on 07/08/2005 9:45:27 AM PDT by IN Farm Girl (Hoosier by birth, Boilermaker by the grace of God)
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To: justshutupandtakeit

Well, I was planning on librarian for my 3rd career when I am old and feeble. By that time I probably wont even need the degree.


58 posted on 07/08/2005 10:06:20 AM PDT by wingnutx (Seabees Can Do!)
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To: justshutupandtakeit
If you want a real eyeopener, just go to your local library or branch and see how many people are not there! Sure, some poor souls are using the computers, but the adult literature is moved upstairs due to no traffic, and the kid's stuff is on the main level. They still have staff, but that is being cut down due to budget cuts by the cities and counties. The other 'patrons' are homeless, and those with no place else to 'hang out'. The Internet has replaced the library for most folks. It is sad, as I believe people are reading less due to the changes occurring around us.
59 posted on 07/08/2005 10:09:53 AM PDT by plainspeaker
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To: katagious


Shut up and shelve some books.






(Great job posting.)


60 posted on 07/08/2005 10:14:44 AM PDT by aculeus (Ceci n'est pas une tag line.)
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