Sunday, May 14, 2023

Armed activists show up to library and demand they ban books

  • Armed activists demand banning books at a small library, even though none of the books they mention are actually in the library.
  • The library trustees are facing a recall, and the director has resigned due to the pressure.
  • The activists argue for banning over 400 books, citing concerns about protecting children from inappropriate materials.
  • The library's insurance has decided not to renew due to increased risk exposures, threatening the library's survival.
  • The community is divided, with a coalition of liberals and conservatives resisting the book banners, viewing their actions as an attempt to force their ideas and religious concepts onto others.

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