Oak Lawn Public Library Patrons Say "No" to Playboy Magazine
9/30/2005 8:04:00 AM
By SafeLibraries.org
 | Mark Decker presenting the pro-family case before Oak Lawn Village Officials.
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Oak Lawn, IL - Safe Libraries announced the results of its survey confirm that patrons are opposed to the subscription to Playboy magazine by the Oak Lawn Public Library.
The survey was conducted by an independent social research firm at the village's Fall on the Green festival during September 9-11, 2005. It was initiated in response to the approval of the subscription's retention solely by the members of the Oak Lawn Public Library board of trustees on June 21, 2005. The board members contended that they must serve the community by providing Playboy magazine to those adult patrons who might wish to read it.
A majority of library patrons object to the subscription, the use of tax funds for its purchase, and the reading of Playboy magazine by patrons in the library. Most patrons agree that readers of Playboy magazine should purchase their own subscriptions. Both Illinois State Law (720 ILCS 5/11-20) and Village of Oak Lawn Ordinance (10-5-6-3) prohibit the distribution of obscene materials. Most library patrons agree that the Village of Oak Lawn should comply with all laws that prohibit the viewing of pornography in public places.
Safe Libraries was founded to give a voice to local parents and other citizens in the use of the Internet and the selection and purchase of publications at their communities' libraries. On the web, please visit Safe Libraries at http://www.SafeLibraries.org. To arrange an interview with Mark Decker, please send your contact information to him at safelibraries@gmail.com. For further information about the Oak Lawn Survey, please visit http://www.oaklawnsurvey.741.com.
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Evil men don't understand the importance of justice,
but those who follow the Lord are much concerned about it.
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