The polls have closed and the votes are in.....

Thank you for all who participated in our recent poll: "Should sex offenders be allowed in public libraries?" Recently, this has become a controversial topic due to the events at the New Bedord Public Library. In our mini-poll, the majority of you said that sex offenders should be allowed in the public library. Is that because most who answered are involved in the world of library and information science and have dedicated their lives to providing information to all who want or need it? I don't know. I am not even sure how I feel about it. As an information professional, I want access for all, but as a mom, I want to ensure safety for all too! Unfortunately, I feel it is a slippery slope, like almost all moral dilemmas. Where does it stop? According to the Salsbury Post, this week the Rowen County Planning Board in North Carolina is voting on a sex offender ordinance. It states:"Sex offenders would be banned from parks, public libraries and the county fairground (Staff, 2008)." For more information about this ordinance, visit the following link:
http://www.salisburypost.com/area/302371998917571.php. As you can see, this ordinance includes parks and even the fairground, so where does it end? Does anyone have an idea of how we can provide access and peace of mind for all? Let me know...