Public Library Fights to Stay Public: It's More Than Just Books! 🏦

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@carold2952 7 ай бұрын

Thank you, Library Hunter, for taking time to interview me at Huntington Beach Public LIbrary! If book banning and privatization can happen here in coastal California to a beloved and well-run public library with a 100+ year history, it can happen anywhere. Book banning and privatization only make public libraries weaker. We must protect these beacons of democracy from government overreach.

@Library_Hunter 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Carol ! It was truly an honor to interview you, your passion for protecting libraries is inspiring. The idea of book banning and privatization affecting such a cherished institution is heartbreaking. Let's continue to raise our voices to protect these invaluable resources for generations to come!

@adamhayek7889 7 ай бұрын

Yes we need more sexual references in the kids section!

@dontbugme7362 6 ай бұрын

@@adamhayek7889 Yes! Children must learn about sex in all forms before they learn to walk. All educated people know that. Sex sex and more sex for the kiddies!!

@dontbugme7362 6 ай бұрын

You give up all credibility when you talk about "book banning". There is zero talk about "banning books", merely relocating some. This is a lie.

@thomasryan5681 6 ай бұрын

I live in HB and our city council seems to think that they are the mini version of the DC Republican crazies. For some reason they can't get our roads paved but feel that they need to tell us how to think and live.

@reaganewing2142 6 ай бұрын

I used to take my daughter to that library.😢 When will these wackos stop imposing their views on everyone. If they don't want their kids exposed to certain things, fine. The rest of of us give our kids context and guidance. And it's always the people who want their rights respected.

@kennymannion17 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for making this! So many people in this town have no idea this is even happening. We need to spread the word. Privatizing the library will ruin it, and kids need access to these books to learn about the world!

@Library_Hunter 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@racheltrue8 6 ай бұрын

I had no idea what !!!

@joanelliott8940 6 ай бұрын

Yes, the four ultra right political city council members are behind this. It is disgusting how the four are trying to ruin the libraries. Their first try was to propose the closure of three of the four city libraries and to reduce the library hours at the Central Library. Also, it was proposed to cut hours at the Senior Center.

@rawrruby 6 ай бұрын

just say you want sexual books around kids and call it a day already.. God🤮 you clearly havent done your research on this honey.. it shows

@jillgreen5288 6 ай бұрын

It’s my understanding that sexually explicit books as well as the influence of alternate lifestyles are the concern. It doesn’t seem like a ban on books, but a concern for the young and impressionable minds of children. Thus the reason to relocate these types of books. What’s wrong about that?

@Chris-B-Interactive 6 ай бұрын

When I’m introduced to a new idea or come across something I don’t yet understand or hear conflicting opinions on a subject, it’s nice to go to a library to learn a little more from people who have spent a lot of time and care around these ideas. Young adults nowadays - just talking with classmates at school, hearing the news, using the internet - they’re going to hear bits and fragments of new ideas all over the place. The library most likely won’t be introducing these ideas to young adults, but it could be a place to help them make sense of new and unfamiliar things.

@TigounetKing 6 ай бұрын

Can’t agree more!

@Library_Hunter 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment!

@tinaw2796 6 ай бұрын

A former HB mayor now works for Library Systems & Services, the company who came to the city unsolicited to push for privatization . . . Huge red flag

@OctopusOwl 6 ай бұрын

Suuuuper huge. Huntington Beach has a large contingent of people looking to take control of and remove public services like this.

@rawrruby 6 ай бұрын

this should be top comment

@carold2952 6 ай бұрын

It's a book BAN when a 21-member review board of political appointees (with no background in library science) has absolute decision-making authority to determine which library books can be acquired and curated for those 17 and under. From HB Ordinance 4318: G. All decisions by the Board are final and non-appealable. This is unprecedented for a public library and is unlawful.

@dontbugme7362 6 ай бұрын

Who elects the librarians? Nobody. BTW, I have far more faith in 21 HB citizens who have children themselves than some kid fresh out of school. Afterall, it was the socalled "experts" that put the creepy books in the kids section in the first place. They BLEW IT by showing they can't be trusted.

@SeekingtheKingdom_ 6 ай бұрын

I agree that the privatization of the library is wrong and shouldn’t happen. However, moving books from one end of the library to another end is not BOOK BANNING - if anything it’s relocation. But I need to ask, since you seem to be so pro LGBT - would you agree that the graphic content in books such as Gender Queer are inappropriate for children? Or are you in favor of kids having access to sexually graphic material?

@susandavis2132 6 ай бұрын

Ban all food books too then 🍌🌮 🍑🍆🌶️🍒. PORN!!!🙄

@rawrruby 6 ай бұрын

@@SeekingtheKingdom_ they wont answer your questions.. just like this video didnt mention ANY BANNED BOOKS... FUNNY HUH

@athenas5959 6 ай бұрын

thank you for this, as an HB resident thank you thank you:)

@Library_Hunter 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for commenting! Glad I could help!

@apatheticclock17 7 ай бұрын

Grew up going to the HB central branch and its infuriating to see how those city council members are trying to corrupt the library by selling it away.

@rinahk3407 6 ай бұрын

This event just reminds me of the privatization of our FED to the bankers. Now only serves the capitalists and bankers instead of people.

@BobaTravels 7 ай бұрын

We should not take our local public libraries for granted-between book banning and privatization, libraries are now facing more threats than ever. Many thanks for fighting back on behalf of all of us!

@Library_Hunter 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment, Boba! I’m staying optimistic that, as more and more people become aware of the issue, the library systems across the states will gain more visibility and support from the people!

@christopherpakney8542 7 ай бұрын

@@Library_Hunter Stop grooming kids then...

@SnowballPB 7 ай бұрын

I absolutely like your summary of this video! After watching this entire video for a second time, you spoke my mind!

@JudyRichards-u4o 6 ай бұрын

If you're that worried about what your child is reading then monitor them. I always knew what my daughter was reading and watching.

@warrenbeacom190 6 ай бұрын

Right! Friends and I would read Playboys right in front of mom! Ba ha ha ha ha

@sammyocgirl7411 6 ай бұрын

yep parnents now days what other people to take care of their snot nosed kids

@Zyxz 7 ай бұрын

HB showing up on John Oliver was a big oof. How embarrassing.

@Library_Hunter 7 ай бұрын

I know, right? It's definitely not the kind of spotlight we want for our library. Hopefully, this can be a learning experience for the library to improve and better serve the community.

@maximusthemerciful9452 6 ай бұрын

John Oliver? I’d consider it a badge of honor.

@dontbugme7362 6 ай бұрын

@@maximusthemerciful9452 John Oliver is the Rachel Maddow of Jim Acostas.

@antipattern0 6 ай бұрын

Make sure you do your claptor like all the other NPCs

@syndemanion281 6 ай бұрын

Library Hunter - thanks for raising this serious issue in HB. Some folks have asked questions on the viedo which show that they are unaware of the HUNDREDS of people who have gone to many council meetings and asked similiar and more questions. There are either no answers or answers by one or two council members that are brief, defensive and speak to MAGA values with little recognition or concerns for the over 500 residents that spoke against it. There was no study, no harm claimed, no previous problems, however the current mayor who has pursued this issue in many avenues long before she was on the HB council is the one who brought this forward. This has been her issue, similiar to the Moms for Liberty movement for many years. They brought huge photo's of pictures they claimed were in books in our library, and many of the books were not even in our libray. Similiar to the same photo's brought forward at all Mom's for Liberty library takeover's across the country especially in the southern USA states. She stated at meetings that the children's section was full of pornography. Completely untrue. Books on biological processes such as passing gas, or pooping and/or having menstrual periods are not books of a sexual natue. Books displaying a culture or religious or personal perspective different than the traditional judeo-chirstian perspective are not porn just because the book differ's from one's personal views. It is book banning when new books that do not meet the political appointees criteria are not allowed to be in the library. Simple: That book is banned from this library. That is what is happening. Tax payers, charitatable sources and other gifted money make up the funds to support our libraries. This is not a church library - it is a publc library, and should be stocked with books that reflect the wide range of multi -cultural, religious and personal perspectives whose money goes into support our library, and children's book belong in the children's section, not in a "special" section. Thank you for the viedo and the imporatant information shared by Ms. Daus.

@antipattern0 6 ай бұрын

I live in HB and went to the library regularly and found 5 sexual books in the kids section. You are lying

@annashairtrigger 6 ай бұрын

Stop saying “banning”. It’s so inaccurate! No one is banning any books, they are just being moved to the adult section. They’re still their for your viewing pleasure. They’re just being moved so underage children don’t see what their parents don’t want them to. Just like if a parent is ok with it, they can check out the book for their child. I’m not for banning ANY literature but I am for protecting a child’s innocence. I have read gender queer & it’s quite disturbing! Books on pooping & menstruation should not be moved to the adult section, I agree that’s ridiculous. But this stuff all needs to be worked out.

@carold2952 6 ай бұрын

@@antipattern0 , then please give us the titles and authors of those books. Many parents have heard these stories from a few community members so they have come to the library, spent considerable time going through the stacks, and they can't find them. Neither can conservative news outlets that have visited. Give us the list and we will investigate! We keep asking Mayor Van Der Mark to give us the list, but she won't. Why?

@syndemanion281 6 ай бұрын

@@antipattern0 Please share what you mean by "sexual" And the book titles. I hope if you were concerned about these books you followed the well establish protocol (prior to the current council take over) and asked for the books to be reconsidered. In ten years only one such concern/complaint was ever filed. No need for name calling.

@Velostigmat 6 ай бұрын

@@antipattern0 Please name them by title and author. Also, can you cite the pages of the sexual content?

@tinaw2796 6 ай бұрын

This is infuriating. These politicians need to be recalled.

@patriot1303 6 ай бұрын

Hopefully sanity wins and we stop putting sex in the children’s section

@dalemartinez1086 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for this. I am totally in support of the library in my home town, and not the Conservative City Council.

@Library_Hunter 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your support!

@christopherpakney8542 7 ай бұрын

Too bad you can see the number of thumbs down anymore Groomer.

@adamhayek7889 7 ай бұрын

@@christopherpakney8542 hahahaha

@adamhayek7889 7 ай бұрын

Move to LA county you can be a groomer there all you want

@maximusthemerciful9452 6 ай бұрын

Yet you reap all the benefits of a conservative city council. Unless of course you like homeless encampments and drug addicts roaming the streets. Maybe you should move to a more liberal city? Say, Los Angeles. Liberals tend to ruin cities.

@antipattern0 6 ай бұрын

Its not a slippery slope any more, its a cliff edge.

@loricamacho6727 6 ай бұрын

All I see is that inappropriate content for minors be moved to an adult section. I don’t see anything being removed. Adults can access anything. The right thing for children to have access to that content is to have a parent present and discussing sexuality with their own kids. I don’t see a problem with it. Librarians should stop grooming children.

@lizan2678 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for this.

@nixpixl442 6 ай бұрын

the central library is literally the only cool things about this city. disappointing that people fall into this propaganda so easily

@dontbugme7362 6 ай бұрын

only a real dweeb would say that.

@warrenbeacom190 6 ай бұрын

Only cool thing? Dude, u need to get out more

@sammyocgirl7411 6 ай бұрын

@@warrenbeacom190 you like all the people sleeping on the streets inHB? breaking into cars pooping all over main st.I have been here since late 70's what a shame what has happen to HB

@rawrruby 6 ай бұрын

i keep waiting to see the likes on this video go up but only the views do..................................

@HammerProductions123 6 ай бұрын

I agree that books with sexual content should not be accessible to children, I think only parents should be able to get those, and if they want to show their kids, then thats on them.

@SeekingtheKingdom_ 6 ай бұрын

100%

@susandavis2132 6 ай бұрын

But a bathing suit rule?!🤔

@HammerProductions123 6 ай бұрын

@@susandavis2132 what bathing suit rule

@Velostigmat 6 ай бұрын

@@HammerProductions123 The book "Everyone Poops" was singled out because it fails the "bathing suit rule," namely that it depicts a nude infant crying because he soiled his diaper. Anyone with an infant in the house knows the visual, it's not erotic, but apparently City Council thinks it could be obscene.

@HammerProductions123 6 ай бұрын

@@Velostigmat i have an infant in the house i know the visual, i don’t think it’s that bad

@seenenough1200 6 ай бұрын

Southern California is going through some tough changes. Huntington Beach, Coasta Mesa, and Laguna Beach is the most ridiculously conservative area in the Orange County. Because they are so afraid of it being like Los Angeles County, which is ridiculously gone the other way. In Long Beach, LA County, they build a multi billion dollar library with a namesake of Billie Jean King, just shuts down this new main library downtown LBC because they cannot control the homeless issue. The library cannot stop homeless people from coming in the facilities to use it. Even though they are all over the lobby sleeping in reading chairs soiling them and the carpets with a horrible stench. Homeless in SoCal are difficult, they want to live as homeless so they can abuse hard drugs and alcohol with impunity. To get into a transition program for housing, they have to clean up and get sober. Most of them don’t want to get housing with security and cops dictating their substance abuse. Why can’t California just be in the middle of the political spectrum.

@warrenbeacom190 6 ай бұрын

Never heard Lag Beach described as "conservative" other than home prices

@sammyocgirl7411 6 ай бұрын

TRUMP 2024

@sammyocgirl7411 6 ай бұрын

HB has already turned into a GHETTO

@alphallama6320 6 ай бұрын

Yeah like teens already don’t have internet porn and pictures.

@Library_Hunter 7 ай бұрын

Hi it’s Cathy here! I need to address a correction for two typos in the beginning of the video: 0:34 “Censorship” and 0:43 “quitting”. Sorry about the typos, and many thanks to the community members who spoke publicly during the city council meeting! Your voices are crucial in this battle!

@Nuno69420 6 ай бұрын

I go to school down the street from the library

@EricJohnna 6 ай бұрын

This is disappointing. This is truly a one-sided look at an issue that merely stokes emotions in an attempt to try to get folks on their side. This is a long video and frankly I wouldn’t be interested at all except for the fact that I live in HB, enjoy the library (it’s great!), and thought it’d be interesting to see what all the hullabaloo was about. So I watched the very first part of the video and am basing the following opinion on that - I think that’s all most people will watch unless they’re more interested or involved in the issue. If my thoughts or deficiencies in my statements of this video are addressed later on, please feel free to point that out. But, from my short look I found it intellectually offensive. I’m not even talking whether their stance (“banning” books is bad!) is appropriate or not. The interview/discussion doesn’t dive into any opposing reasons as to why this so-called “ban” has been instituted by the city and what benefits or so-called benefits exist - for either side of the argument. If they don’t mention opposing arguments from the appropriate folks that made this happen, it implies their position falls apart under the light of scrutiny. Again, to be fair, I didn’t watch the video to the end, but if only one position is stated up front - with not mention that an opposing position will be heard, the issue is lost (or won, depending on one’s goals/perspective). It reminds me of sound bites from the political parties leading up to an election… “We don’t care what’s right, the other side is bad, we’re good, and that’s all you need to know”. Let’s say someone wanted to look at this topic a bit more objectively. One might consider the following: • Why call it a “book ban”? Such language evokes images of early 20th century book burning and is incendiary (pun intended)! This will get people on our side! Yeah! This isn’t objective and is intellectually offensive (but maybe it works). From what I saw,: 1) it doesn’t appear to ban any books - these books are still in the adult section; and 2) perhaps it’s a ban of sorts for children - but we ban many other things from children - alcohol, driving, voting, guns, etc. that have both children and societal benefits. Although most people are impressionable to some extent, wouldn’t we agree that children are VERY impressionable and should be protected from certain things (I presume this is the reason for the topic discussed - although I didn’t hear that very basic premise in the video). So, the statement that this is a “ban” is disingenuous at minimum and as previously stated, primarily focused on garnering sympathy and support from the viewer. • Why not interview one of the city council members, or all of the city council members that voted for this new ordinance (?) and dig into why they felt the need to do this. Why not ask questions (of both the pro and con parties - as appropriate) such as: • Why are we removing books from the children’s section and putting them in the adults section? • Why are we doing this now, what was the real goal of this? How long has this been under consideration? • What are the benefits and for whom? • How much is this costing the tax payers? • Have you considered any negatives to doing this? • How was the criteria of the books in question determined? • What was the purpose of this separate, non-elected, 21-member review board to determine what books were not eligible for access by children? What were those benefits, negatives? Did you consider alternatives? • Do you have minutes of the meetings where this was discussed? If so, can we see them? Is there a summary available? Many more questions could be asked as there are but a few of the most obvious ones that could be asked of those that made this happen. Early in the video, because this would show a more balanced discussion, why not give the stated reason for instituting the ordinance, and the counter to that reason? Also, Carol Daus indicates that it’s inappropriate for folks without backgrounds in library science to make decisions as to what is appropriate for children to read/view. That’s not really an argument. That’s perhaps a good question for the council members - how were the qualifications of the 21-member committee determined, and why? The video is disappointing due to its obvious bias. If it does give counterpoints to the arguments late in the video, it also reflects that same bias as many folks wouldn’t get to them.

@Library_Hunter 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment! Links to council records and meeting memos are listed in description box. Questions were emailed to the council members, I was hoping to make another video to hear their side of the story. (If they did respond)

@anikablaire01 6 ай бұрын

Carol Daus is spreading misinformation. Your video is filled with lies. Who are you anyway?

@angelfoodcakenumber5 7 ай бұрын

commenting for the algorithm; thanks for talking about this!

@Library_Hunter 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@maylee979 6 ай бұрын

Omg I live in Huntington beach

@patriot1303 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for making this. I was curious when I saw the (now I know idgets) protesting on the pier the other day what it was all about and thankfully the city has stepped in with some common sense here as far as getting sex out of the children’s section. It’s not a ban if it’s still in the library.

@Library_Hunter 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comments!

@matthewacosta9767 6 ай бұрын

The separation of church and state is dangerously close to blending…

@warrenbeacom190 6 ай бұрын

Yup, Trump would love church and state to merge so they vote 3 him

@dontbugme7362 6 ай бұрын

That scares the daylights out of the Godless.

@dontbugme7362 6 ай бұрын

Is there anything more insulting to a parent than being told they aren't "qualified" to determine what books children should be exposed to? This demonstrates the ARROGANCE of the so-called educated class. It also exposes their dishonesty. They don't mention the books that describe fellatio and fisting do they? And lets not forget the self serving nature of their opposition, ie, their pay and pensions. Our libraries are beautiful and well run for sure...great place to work...on the taxpayers dime i might add.

@oldorcsneverdie4854 6 ай бұрын

Exactly

@dubiousize 6 ай бұрын

I'm not sure that even more laws and more government control of our lives (and libraries) will alleviate the resentment and feelings of insult. We don't gain freedom by instituting yet more laws.

@syndemanion281 6 ай бұрын

Parent's are welcome and should decide what their children read, but not what other parent's children's read.

@dontbugme7362 6 ай бұрын

@@syndemanion281 These are public libraries, not private. Therefore the public has every right to decide what kind of material their public libraries expose their children too. If parents want their children to read how to books on fellatio, dildoes, and anal sex they are perfectly capable of going to a PRIVATE bookstore and knocking themselves out.

@CP-ll6qg 6 ай бұрын

What is this fisting book? Seriously, give me the exact title and proof that it was ever in the children's library, and maybe I'll believe you. And IF it was, which I doubt seriously, then making a much less strict policy sidelining stuff like that, the extremely explicit stuff, is better. "Everybody Poops" should NOT be on this list, it is honestly insane. Also, a genuine question for you: do you think bookstores, businesses, should be forced to do all this same stuff, preventing anyone under 18 from buying stuff like Everybody Poops, or Catcher in the Rye, without a parent present?

@rlittlefield2691 6 ай бұрын

I am not sure where I stand on this, I would need more information. For one thing last your we were greeted by a table of children's materials, and then next to it a table promoting Homosexuality. I think that kind of behavior opens the Library up to scrutiny. That said, I fail to see how privatizing it would be in anyone's best interests,

@sammyocgirl7411 6 ай бұрын

i go here all the time...i dont have kids so i could care less...HB makes a big stink about everything

@SylvieBAUCHY 7 ай бұрын

Très touchée par ce témoignage poignant d’une collègue outre atlantique, je remercie vivement Cathy pour son engagement et la pertinence de ses questions. Un grand bravo Cathy pour ton travail. Hâte de te rencontrer ! Des bisous 😊

@Library_Hunter 7 ай бұрын

Merci mon meilleur bibliothécaire d'outre-atlantique 😊 I look forward to meeting you and hearing your stories too!

@andrewwatanabe2087 6 ай бұрын

Love the video so far, but that echo is harsh!

@gabrielnunez8504 6 ай бұрын

Man wtf save the library

@warrenbeacom190 6 ай бұрын

...and have a free for all for kids?

@antipattern0 6 ай бұрын

Its not a big deal, just read the book. Its not a big deal, just READ the book Its not a big deal, JUST READ THE BOOK!

@matthewcabrera7572 6 ай бұрын

It’s not a book ban my friend. It’s a book relocation from the children’s section to the adult section. You forgot books like grandads pride, it’s perfectly normal and Gender queer. Another note, stop calling our nation a democracy. A democracy is a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives. The US is a constitutional republic which is defined as a system in which a representative government is bound by a written, legal document that defines its powers and limits. As a general rule, constitutional republics separate the powers of the government between three equal branches that exercise checks and balances over each other.

@goumass 6 ай бұрын

Sorry but showing children sexualized books isn’t in your job description

@antipattern0 6 ай бұрын

John Oliver: Its current year Timothy. You MUST do as i say. The truth is govt institutions DO NOT have 1st ammendment protections

@HammerProductions123 6 ай бұрын

I think lgbtq topics shouldn’t be pushed on little kids, i feel once someones a teen, they could maybe start being more aware of that

@connwonn 6 ай бұрын

No one is pushing LGBTQ topics in this video? Some kids have gay parents, or their friends do. Why not have to ability to CHOOSE a book to learn more about it?

@HammerProductions123 6 ай бұрын

@@connwonn i think that parents could get those books, but little Timmy who is 4 years old should have no business looking at that shit

@JillOrd 6 ай бұрын

No one is pushing any books on anyone, especially kids. Kids go to the library with their parents or guardians. Let parents decide what their kids have to read not a group of uneducated people

@JillOrd 6 ай бұрын

City council majority wants to privatize our library and sell it to a co that is run by a conservative. They say it saves city money. That is untrue.

@JillOrd 6 ай бұрын

@@HammerProductions123It is patents' business not yours and not mine

@CS-os5pt 7 ай бұрын

Idk. I do think things need to evolve and change. Old standards must be reviewed. What was once ok, isn’t ok now. This isn’t the first time this has happened. Culture changes. I do think it needs a balanced and human approach. I can not take either side because they both have good and bad points so far.

@Library_Hunter 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment! All voices and perspectives are welcomed here!

@karenvann 6 ай бұрын

Everyone wants quality literature and educational books available to our teens. The problem is that the very Progressive ALA recommended some books, that were put into our library that are totally inappropriate for kids or Young teens. My personal opinion is I would prefer them not to be in the library at all but moving them to the adult section is a good compromise. I just want our library to be a quality safe place for everyone to get books .

@janerogers630 6 ай бұрын

😢

@danielelee6323 7 ай бұрын

PSALMS 11:6-7

@alphaomega938 6 ай бұрын

HB is a conservative community rich in European heritage you know exactly what you are doing, critical race theory and sexuality novels are far ranging in theme often chockful of hateful thinly veiled pseudo-genocidal works

@petedambski3792 6 ай бұрын

Library = Buried lies (Anagram)

@stephencraig2090 6 ай бұрын

LOL you had to tell people it's an anagram and it isn't.

@nixpixl442 6 ай бұрын

so cool how you found 10 letters in a 7 letter word

@andytrommald5327 6 ай бұрын

Can we at least spell Mr. library hunter?

@andytrommald5327 6 ай бұрын

Miss*

@Library_Hunter 6 ай бұрын

Haha nice catch! 👍

@jamesknowles6665 6 ай бұрын

Fake news.

@SeekingtheKingdom_ 6 ай бұрын

Keep HB and USA straight, Christian & PATRIOTIC 🇺🇸✝️

@nixpixl442 6 ай бұрын

loser

@Contessa6363 6 ай бұрын

HUSH CRISTO FASCIST!!

@SeekingtheKingdom_ 6 ай бұрын

@@Contessa6363 no way faceless bot. ‘Merica 🇺🇸✝️

@derekallan6166 6 ай бұрын

Classic "straw man" fallacy by these educators. Moving overtly sexual content from the eyes of children to the adult section is NOT banning books. Imagine receiving a taxpayer subsidized pension for being a librarian. The level of entitlement here is staggering.

@Contessa6363 6 ай бұрын

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@F-14_Jockey 6 ай бұрын

There would be no problems if people would use Judeo-Christian Moral common sense when it comes to age-appropriate reading material, and just STOP trying to turn 7-year-olds into adults. Public vs private has a lot to do with political control over content vs private control, each of which are handled differently. We haven't had issues in Libraries for a hundred or more years until Progressive Left-wing activists started a movement through reading material to rob children of their innocence before they are mentally and emotionally equipped to do so.

@Velostigmat 6 ай бұрын

Progressive left-wing activists created public libraries in the 1890s. This issue caught fire because Moms for Liberty decided to shred the social contact in the 2020s.