Show-Me Library Debate Redux

Continued partisan slap fighting . . .

Our progressive buddies don't understand why sharing nasty material with youngsters is IN FACT a very big deal.

Meanwhile . . .

Conservative pals can't see the contradiction of playing censor and backing BIG GOVERNMENT rules. 

In the meantime . . .

Tech savvy locals should take note that politicos ALWAYS fight for control of information.

Today's example . . .

"Missouri SecState John Ashcroft’s proposed rule would require state-funded libraries to create collection development policies and public programming guidelines that “protect minors from non-age-appropriate materials”—meaning parents could challenge age guidelines and requirements. Any public library deemed non-compliant could forfeit appropriated funds from the Missouri State Library. Libraries across the state, including the Kansas City Public Library, urge Missouri citizens to speak out about the dangers of this rule . . ."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

In a statewide cultural battleground, Missouri libraries need our help

Photo by Kelcie McKenney America's politicians have been challenging the books minors are able to read in school for years, but a proposed administrative rule from Missouri Secretary of State John R. Ashcroft is threatening public library books and other resources-and Missouri libraries need our help.