I think there’s a MASSIVE difference between conservative parents is some random rural town in Oklahoma removing a book because they’re paranoid that mildly explicit sexual content might corrupt their kids and the federal government banning books nationwide. We can and should be critical of the former, but we also have to be honest about the discourse and not pretend that its the latter.
You just said there’s no banned books and then said there’s banned books.
Gorilladrums@lemmy.world 8 hours ago
SLVRDRGN@lemmy.world 6 hours ago
So you’re saying or not saying that there are books banned within the USA?
electricyarn@lemmy.world 8 hours ago
Its hair splitting. Libraries are controlled by a variety of institutions, sometimes non-profits or municipalities. The 1st amendment prevents the federal government from banning protected speech, but private entities can do what they like. (like moderators on a forum).