Allen said that if his bill passes, novels with gay protagonists and college textbooks that suggest homosexuality is natural would have to be removed from library shelves and destroyed.
"I guess we dig a big hole and dump them in and bury them," he said.
So, a return to the Dark ages is the goal. Well, at least the goal is now clear.
No doubt there is some bight eyed South Carolina politician who has already called over to Montgomery to get the details of this bill, so we can start our devolution. You have to wonder if the works of Da Vinci and Michelangelo are to be included in this ban, or the next one?
I, swear, some of this stuff feels like it comes straight from 'The Handmaind's Tale'.
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We see the same game being played in SC. The current social climate encourages the right towards extremism.
It would be an ironic twist if being exposed to the great works allowed these folks to develop further. However, I suspect that like nuclear industry workers, they would limit their exposure. Assuring the destruction of some of the core of our culture.
In then end, the point that is most aggravating is the use of 'Christianity' as a justification for so much un-Christian behavior.
The actions of the religious right in no way appear to relate to Christianity as I understand it. Their version seems to be driven by oppression and control. I have always focused on love and support.
I find this current bit to be a great example of what is both dangerous and frightening in their behavior. They are not content with controlling their own actions in areas that the view as sinful. They also want to control the choices of others.
Oh, you're so getting Bloglined. ;)
Don't worry, Susan. Allen and his buddies won't have to actually expose themselves to great literature. They can just borrow the Marshall County Sheriff's new gaydar. Shine that thing around the library just like a lumalite, and all the gay books will glow.
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