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It's a giant difference, and I doubt we will ever see a ban. I am happy to see the selectman in touch with his constituent's concerns.
Yes, a library should try to remain neutral. Right now transgender topics are hot and controversial so why place the book on display when it might trigger someone who disagrees? Libraries should have all kinds of information but I think they need to show some tact and respect concerning which books they set out for all to see.
To put that book on display, even though it may be innocuous, might seem to some as though the library is pushing one side of the topic over the other side. How about displaying a book about curtailing abortion rights and advocating that woman's place is in the home? If I ever saw a book like that in a library display i'd be angry and I'd resent the library pushing this sort of thing on us.
It's a giant difference, and I doubt we will ever see a ban. I am happy to see the selectman in touch with his constituent's concerns.
That’s what’s wrong with todays extreme politics, neither side see the implications of the things they advocate.
It is not a “giant difference”. It’s a very minor difference. By banning its display he is basically burying it in a huge pile of books that obscures its significance. That’s as good as banning it.
Also the Selectman is not necessarily in touch with “his constituent’s concerns”. He’s in touch with just one, the one that complained. It remains to be seen if the rest of the town agrees. The fact it’s getting such notoriety means not everyone agrees. Jay
Yes, a library should try to remain neutral. Right now transgender topics are hot and controversial so why place the book on display when it might trigger someone who disagrees? Libraries should have all kinds of information but I think they need to show some tact and respect concerning which books they set out for all to see.
To put that book on display, even though it may be innocuous, might seem to some as though the library is pushing one side of the topic over the other side. How about displaying a book about curtailing abortion rights and advocating that woman's place is in the home? If I ever saw a book like that in a library display i'd be angry and I'd resent the library pushing this sort of thing on us.
Bingo. It is available, as are thousands of books, by being stocked. This is a library, not a political organization so its purpose is not to promote ANY point of view, but simply to be a place where resources can be obtained.
Yes, a library should try to remain neutral. Right now transgender topics are hot and controversial so why place the book on display when it might trigger someone who disagrees? Libraries should have all kinds of information but I think they need to show some tact and respect concerning which books they set out for all to see.
To put that book on display, even though it may be innocuous, might seem to some as though the library is pushing one side of the topic over the other side. How about displaying a book about curtailing abortion rights and advocating that woman's place is in the home? If I ever saw a book like that in a library display i'd be angry and I'd resent the library pushing this sort of thing on us.
You realize EVERYTHING can be controversial. Who would think a book on how to address another person would cause such a fuss. Certainly not the professional librarian who selected the book to be displayed.
Are you not going to display books on religion because it might offend someone of another denomination?
Are you not going to display books on politics because it might offend someone of the opposing viewpoint?
Are you not going to display books on slavery because it might offend someone of a different race?
Where does it stop?
By bending to this one person for such a minor reason sets a very dangerous precedent for the future and hurts everyone in the long run. Jay
You realize EVERYTHING can be controversial. Who would think a book on how to address another person would cause such a fuss. Certainly not the professional librarian who selected the book to be displayed.
Are you not going to display books on religion because it might offend someone of another denomination?
Are you not going to display books on politics because it might offend someone of the opposing viewpoint?
Are you not going to display books on slavery because it might offend someone of a different race?
Where does it stop?
By bending to this one person for such a minor reason sets a very dangerous precedent for the future and hurts everyone in the long run. Jay
Very dangerous precedents are getting set daily these days, where have you been?
Very dangerous precedents are getting set daily these days, where have you been?
I know that all too well. Very sad. Jay
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