The homeless who have taken up residence in my local public library have had a devestating effect on the library. They have taken over the reading room and av room to the point where virtually no one else goes there. It is not that people are not empathetic, it is just that many of the homeless people have few social skills and are often aggressive and crude.
   I now take a bus to a suburban branch, but I miss the local library and wish that someone would take responsibilty for these poor souls who really do need to be taken care of.