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Which politicia? As a voter and a public library user I have a right to know who said this,and what they meant by it. Are they setting up a librarian strawman so they can parade their public service reform skills?
We've seen what "major reform" means from this government- IT failure, management ineptitude and mass fudging. So why should we trust them on public libraries?

And no, I am not naively defending a clearly broken system. I am not reactionary. I do not think that there are no problems in libraries. I do not think change is bad.

But why is an elected representative not saying these things to all of us? Why are they taking such an aggressive tone? Has this politician spoken to people from the MLA, CILIP etc? Or are they senior but not in government, so they can say what they like to appear to be on 'the publics' side.
Why does this politician get a latitude not given to Lammy et al? Have they *done* anything?

And it's not cynicism either ;) Just a healthy wariness at the language of politicians.

So. no-one *that* important then ;) Do I not warrant an answer- even of the ' I can't say, I do not wish to compromise this individual.'?

Pete, of course you warrant an answer. I'm sorry I did not respond, but honestly you are right-- when this person wants to make a public comment I'm sure they will.

Fair enough Tim, that's all I ask. I hope that they do make some statement soon. To have the public courage of one's convictions, as you and I do, should be the mark of the politician.