CHARLESTON — The West Virginia House of Delegates debated the merits of removing protections for public librarians and school librarians from criminal prosecution in the off chance a minor encounters books and content some consider to be obscene. The House passed House Bill 4654 – removing bona fide schools, public libraries, and museums from the […]

CHARLESTON — The West Virginia House of Delegates debated the merits of removing protections for public librarians and school librarians from criminal prosecution in the off chance a minor encounters books and content some consider to be obscene.

  • admiralteal
    12•9 months ago

    or anything a reasonable person would find lacks serious literary, artistic, political or scientific value

    But where can they even find a reasonable person in West Virginia? Sydnee McElroy is pretty busy with being a full-time doctor and science communicator. I’m not sure there are any others.

      • @quilan
        2•9 months ago

        I have “don’t drill a hole in your head” as a morning mantra.

        • @QuiteQuickQum
          1•9 months ago

          I’ve never listened to Sawbones, but that is sound advice. The movie Pi drove that point home.