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demmiblue

(36,744 posts)
Sat Feb 5, 2022, 09:08 AM Feb 2022

Ali Velshi: 1/2 Let's read - and talk about - the books they DON'T want in schools and libraries.

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Let’s read - and talk about - the books they DON’T want in schools and libraries. We’re starting the #VelshiBannedBookClub, where we feature books that’ve are being challenged across the country. And we want YOUR input…

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Make sure you're following us @velshi & @velshimsnbc to find out the banned book of the week. Grab a copy and join the conversation by sending in your questions/comments/reactions to mystory@velshi.com to be featured on @VelshiMSNBC! #velshi




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Ali Velshi: 1/2 Let's read - and talk about - the books they DON'T want in schools and libraries. (Original Post) demmiblue Feb 2022 OP
Ali just announced the first book on air: demmiblue Feb 2022 #1
There's a better alternative Generic Brad Feb 2022 #2
That would have the exact opposite effect you think. LiberatedUSA Feb 2022 #3
Yes. We mustn't anger extremists Generic Brad Feb 2022 #4
Nope, that isn't it. LiberatedUSA Feb 2022 #5
I disagree. n/t demmiblue Feb 2022 #6
Disagree. mwooldri Feb 2022 #8
I think Velshi has the right idea! 70sEraVet Feb 2022 #7
They didn't learn that from the PMRC AwakeAtLast Feb 2022 #9

Generic Brad

(14,270 posts)
2. There's a better alternative
Sat Feb 5, 2022, 09:52 AM
Feb 2022

We could organize bible book burning events. Turnabout is fair play. Let's see how those radicals feel about that symbolic gesture.

 

LiberatedUSA

(1,666 posts)
5. Nope, that isn't it.
Sat Feb 5, 2022, 09:57 AM
Feb 2022

It puts us on their level and justifies their actions. It gives short term satisfaction with long term loss and devalues us in the eyes of many.

mwooldri

(10,291 posts)
8. Disagree.
Sat Feb 5, 2022, 10:44 AM
Feb 2022

Different idea. These "little libraries". Stock them up with the banned books. Only problem is affording that many books.

70sEraVet

(3,430 posts)
7. I think Velshi has the right idea!
Sat Feb 5, 2022, 10:13 AM
Feb 2022

Show them that, by banning a book, they are only PROMOTING that book!
The Gestapo might begin to realize, that if they don't say anything, the kids aren't as likely to seek out that book!

AwakeAtLast

(14,112 posts)
9. They didn't learn that from the PMRC
Sat Feb 5, 2022, 10:21 PM
Feb 2022

Not likely to learn that now, either.

I bought the CDs WITH the sticker.

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