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“We're not banning books — we're protecting parental rights!”
What You Say
PEN America tracked thousands of book bans in public schools — removing Toni Morrison, Maus, and health curricula from library shelves. ALA documented record censorship attempts. Removing books from public institutions isn't parental choice; it's state censorship. Parents can already guide their own kids' reading.
The Stab
Parental rights don't include vetoing everyone else's library card.
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