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progressoid

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5. They didn't even read them.

Reply to sinkingfeeling (Reply #2)

Wed Aug 16, 2023, 09:56 AM

Aug 2023

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Each of these texts was reviewed using AI software to determine if it contains a depiction of a sex act. Based on this review, there are 19 texts that will be removed from our 7-12 school library collections and stored in the Administrative Center while we await further guidance or clarity.

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Banned: 19 books pulled from Mason City School Libraries [View all] progressoid Aug 2023 OP

Im hoping there is a pretty small obnoxious minority demanding this. bullimiami Aug 2023 #1

I wish that were true. progressoid Aug 2023 #4

They are destroying education. There are several award-winning books and classics on that list. sinkingfeeling Aug 2023 #2

They didn't even read them. progressoid Aug 2023 #5

Reminders me of book burning in Germany in the 1930s. . . . BigDemVoter Aug 2023 #3

I'm surprised "Fahrenheit 451" didn't make the list. Harker Aug 2023 #6

The Censors aren't really all that smart Postal Grunt Aug 2023 #7

It's basically an invitation to seek these books out. progressoid Aug 2023 #8

Kids will read the Bible more - now that they know where the juicy parts are! Wonder Why Aug 2023 #9