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In reply to the discussion: teacher fired for reading the diary of anne frank [View all]Warpy
(114,616 posts)29. WHAAAAT?
These fucking book banners have gone WAY too far. They ARE the Nazis and if they're not stopped, no one else will be safe, ever. We know how it goes, they start with the books and progress to groups of people.
I'm sick of having good, committed, UNDERPAID professional people like librarians and teachers being harassed by the stupidest, narrowest,, most illiterate prude in a state.
NO, just NO.
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Still waiting for the "Texas isn't that bad!" types to offer convincing proof of their assertion.
Aristus
Sep 2023
#5
It is sad how some entire states get bad reputations from we liberals who live in blue states. I
LoisB
Sep 2023
#31
Texas isn't that bad. Some of the people are complete garbage, but Texas isn't bad.
cayugafalls
Sep 2023
#35
I've never met you, but this Texan, sincerely appreciates you and sends one love.
cayugafalls
Sep 2023
#57
Not every graphic depiction is a comic. And my question is why the fuck not?
Ferrets are Cool
Sep 2023
#26
This whole thread makes me sick. Because, hello, Bueller? I'm a Democrat in Texas.
cayugafalls
Sep 2023
#37
Germany's getting rid of its Nazis; offering the U.S. tips on how to do the same.
Paladin
Sep 2023
#16
Seriously, I never thought I'd live to see the day. Anne Frank's Diary has been a part of American
Martin68
Sep 2023
#34