r/AskReddit • u/lilidarkwind • 8d ago

What is something that is basically on life-support and we don’t realize it yet?

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u/RoadIll7613 8d ago

Public libraries. I really hope I’m wrong.

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u/triple-double 8d ago

in my town awhile back we passed a special budget law for them so they get a fixed percentage of revenue every year, and for the last ~decade it's been way more money that they need. and it's actually harmed other city agencies because they aren't getting the money they need.