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Originally Posted by tubemonkey
Agreed; this bill is a slippery slope waiting to be enacted into law. Today it's Playboy, tomorrow its any book that supports gay rights.
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I don't think it is unfair to say that
today it is gay rights. The focus is sexuality, not sex.
https://www.lakenewsonline.com/news/...l-library-bill
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Q: Why did you decide to introduce this bill?
BAKER: I decided to introduce the bill after reading about what is taking place in some of the libraries in our state and other states as well. We have a situation where events and materials are being promoted by our libraries that are inappropriate for minors and disregarding dissent. Our local library is great and is exactly what a library should be with great people at the helm that care about protecting children. However, there is an agenda by certain groups to introduce children to inappropriate adult themes using the vehicle of the tax funded library to do so and I think we need to address it. My intention is to protect our children from objectionable materials and events that are being allowed in some libraries.
Q: Was there any particular materials that prompted it?
BAKER:Events like the “Drag Queen Story Hour” in Houston, Tx. Last March. Where a pedophile convicted of assaulting an eight-year-old boy was allowed to perform before the children in the library. There are many other stories that will turn your stomach that are happening across the country and some in our own state. This bill is both reactionary and preventative.
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Q: Did the “Drag Queen story hours” that have taken place in some Missouri librarians factor into your decision to introduce this bill?
BAKER: Yes
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To add a couple of balancing quotes:
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BAKER: [...] They claim I want to ban books and censor literature. There is no provision for that in the bill. All content would still be available for a parent or guardian to provide to their children. [...] They claim that I want to force my religion and morals upon those that frequent the library and in reality, I want everyone to have access to all views of faith and opposing philosophical views.
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Baker, a minister and former dean of Ozark Bible Institute, is no stranger to taking stands for his beliefs.
Last year, he attracted scrutiny for pushing a bill encouraging public schools to offer elective courses on the Bible and requiring the state’s K-12 education agency to write up curriculum for the classes.
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