Today the New York Times reported on a study by the American Library
Association that says there have been over 200 inquiries into patrons
reading habits since 9/11. Considering that the Patriot Act does not
allow a librarian to even mention that he/she has been asked about a
patron's reading habits, this is a sad commentary on he damage wrecked
by the Patriot Act on library users' freedom to read.
Considering the case of Mr. Masaoui, one wonders whether MPL librarians
have been asked about patron's reading habits.
WizardMarks, Central
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