“I know it when I see it.” That’s often the answer when people are asked about what’s or obscene or otherwise objectionable.
The problem, however, is that everyone sees things differently. And that’s the trouble with a new policy the Laramie County School District 1’s Board of Trustees is considering. The board is looking to define what books are considered “sexually explicit” in the district’s school libraries to create a list of materials that parents or guardians would have to “opt-in” to let their children read or check out.
Tell the Board of Trusstees to oppose the proposed policy
But who gets to decide what books are added to this list?
To be sure, no one is going to agree on the merits of every book. Some books will make you uncomfortable. Some books will make you angry. There might be books you think children shouldn't read. There might be books you hope no one will read. But freedom of expression for ourselves requires freedom of expression for others. It is at the very heart of our democracy.
If parents don’t like a particular book, they can already provide that information to the school and prohibit their own kids from accessing those materials. This new “opt-in” policy is not necessary.
Will you send a message to the board asking them to object to this proposed policy and to choose freedom over censorship?
Act fast: Send your message now!
Thank you for supporting freedom over censorship and asking the Laramie County School District 1 Board of Trustees to oppose the proposed “opt-in” library policy. We appreciate your support!
