Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – Lawmakers and parent’s rights supporters gathered Wednesday at the Capitol to spotlight some glaring content that’s being omitted from the “book ban” debate, namely the actual pornographic imagery and graphic language of the books in question.
Representatives Barb Gleim and Tom Jones opened the 10 a.m. press conference with remarks. Rep. Tom Jones spotlighted two bills – HB 1659 and SB 7 – which would require schools to have an “opt in” policy, and would identify books in their school libraries that contain sexually explicit content, thereby giving parents the decision-making power to opt-in, if they approve. These bills would also allow non-explicit alternatives. “Neither bill will remove books,” said Rep. Jones, countering the lies of the left.
Sen. Cris Dush quoted the Bible in his remarks, but also existing federal law. “Any transfer or attempt to transfer such (obscene) material to a minor under the age of 16..is punishable under federal law.” Dush challenged the media in attendance to post the obscene books on display and “see how quickly they get shut down by the FCC.”
Edel Santana, co-chair of the Republican National Hispanic Assembly (PA) and pastor at First Bilingual Church of Harrisburg, spoke in Spanish at the press conference. He told legislators they were not elected to drive an agenda. “You were elected to represent the people and the Hispanic community are a people of faith.” Santana also put them on notice that it is a “federal crime.”
Dr. Joseph Green, pastor at St. Paul’s Missionary Baptist Church in Harrisburg, said this is point-blank: “soft pornography.” He referenced the book, “Flamer,” which is in the Camp Hill School District Middle School library. Green also referenced a study that said, premature sexual activity leads to poor mental health and sexism into their adult lives.
Numerous parents’ right supporters flanked the speakers in the background with signs, saying “What’s In Our Child’s Library?” and “Ask The Question” with a QR code that leads to this website: http://www.reptomjones.com/wiocl0923
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[…] Last October, local state representatives and child & religious advocates joined together to highlight obscenity in so-called “banned books” – like “Push,” “Flamer” and “All Boys Aren’t Blue” – at a state capitol press conference. Many of these titles have been banned at schools across the nation for its pornographic content, but some can still be found here in central PA school libraries (and public libraries). The full press conference can be viewed here. Harrisburg100 covered that press conference here. […]
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