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scarletlib

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1. There really are no words strong enough to express my thoughts.

Reply to sl8 (Original post)

Sat Nov 11, 2023, 08:38 AM

Nov 2023

Stupid, stupid, stupid. Denying books to anyone. Shutting the doors to learning and opportunities to expand one’s horizons.

Harm to children who may never realize what has been done to them by selfish politicians and other so called adults.

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The librarian who couldn't take it anymore [View all] sl8 Nov 2023 OP

There really are no words strong enough to express my thoughts. scarletlib Nov 2023 #1

And they are trying to protect children from information, children who probably know a lot more about the subject Walleye Nov 2023 #2

They should be rebranded as Moms Against Puberty. GreenWave Nov 2023 #5

Or my personal fav, area51 Nov 2023 #14

I don't think it's about protecting children. Lonestarblue Nov 2023 #6

I would say that their object is simply to damage public schools. Mister Ed Nov 2023 #15

That has been their object drmeow Nov 2023 #17

Wish I was a Millionaire snowybirdie Nov 2023 #3

And yet Inglis, Florida has a sexual connotation and they have yet to torch it. GreenWave Nov 2023 #4

That got me curious, so I looked it up. Found two very different niyad Nov 2023 #12

I am thinking that when I drove by that town, it had a testicular connotation. GreenWave Nov 2023 #19

I look forward to what you find out! niyad Nov 2023 #20

Hi Nyad, Sorry for the long delay. GreenWave Nov 2023 #34

Snicker. There is a community in CA called Los Banos. I niyad Nov 2023 #35

My wife is a teacher.... GiqueCee Nov 2023 #7

Welcome to DU and... llmart Nov 2023 #11

Thanks... GiqueCee Nov 2023 #31

The school and library boards are not their "next" step. They niyad Nov 2023 #32

Welcome to our DU family. A righteous rant! niyad Nov 2023 #13

Thank you... GiqueCee Nov 2023 #29

Welcome to DU, GiqueCee! calimary Nov 2023 #25

Thank you, calimary! GiqueCee Nov 2023 #28

Attacking librarians rather than gun sellers--it's not about protecting children, it's about power. Timeflyer Nov 2023 #8

My little hellhole is home to gibraltar72 Nov 2023 #9

I feel for you living in that area. llmart Nov 2023 #10

Moms for Liberty aren't....for Liberty. patphil Nov 2023 #16

These nitwits are making it harding on the children in these schools. Knowledge is power Maraya1969 Nov 2023 #18

Weird gossome Nov 2023 #21

Speak plainly, gossome. Tell us what you really think. If you agree with the Astroturf Moms... Hekate Nov 2023 #23

What flavour pizza do you like? niyad Nov 2023 #33

Angels weep Hekate Nov 2023 #22

I'm a classroom, not a librarian. Igel Nov 2023 #24

RW culture wars don't want anything to interfer with Chistian indoctrination of children vlyons Nov 2023 #26

MFL -- Meddling Fascist Liars. I detest these book-burning Nazis. Hermit-The-Prog Nov 2023 #27

Maybe I'm in the minority here, but IMO some books should be banned from libraries MichMan Nov 2023 #30