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In the land before mobile phones, my father and I found ourselves waiting for a family friend. We arrived ten minutes early in our trusty blue Nissan pickup, the vehicle that had carried us across the Midwest for countless wrestling tournaments. However, the friend had yet to appear five minutes past the agreed meeting time. At that moment, my father's frustration surfaced as he grumbled about punctuality and shared that if you're not 10 minutes early, you're 20 minutes late.

Why do schools block web traffic and certain keyword searches? Why does the school email parents their child's keyword searches on school devices? Why does the school use history books that omit historical facts?

Brace yourself for the circus responses Stay in your lane. Parents have no say in the curriculum because they are not qualified educators. Parents should trust educators to provide age-appropriate content. You have given zero evidence for why you should get to impose personal beliefs on everyone. This goes against freedom of expression. We need to get these young children to think critically about what they read instead of shielding them from uncomfortable material. Nuh uh! Cite your sources.

What humorous or insightful quotes and phrases have you heard from your father?

What dishonesty has been presented in support of book bans at public schools? Why should 6-year-olds have access to the graphic novel "Flamer" in their school library?

Key point: the books are still accessible for everyone outside the school! If we engaged in a lengthy conversation, we would identify inappropriate content that you believe should have restricted access to children. We would likely align to support book bans on a case-by-case basis, preserving intellectual freedom, and age-appropriateness, and addressing (parental, educator, etc.) concerns through open communication and alternative options rather than outright censorship. Examples... parental emails on books accessed, lib policy for parent permission to access targeted books, alternative assignments, etc. ------- @ThreePointTakedown seemed to agree with you initially, but later his statement: "I agree with parents in Cali. Well done." might support the parent's behavior to influence "Flamer" removal from the K-6 library. (article link) Have you been able to read into that situation? Is Flamer appropriate for K-6 school libraries?

@neutral I'm the main person expressing specific reasons for support, and I am fully game to hear you explain how I'm being dishonest. @Bigbrog is correct that you should be more specific when you accuse the crowd of dishonesty.

Please tell me more precisely what dishonest reasoning I'm using to support book bans.

Everyone wants equal rights and equal opportunity. Not everyone wants equal outcomes. Generally speaking of course.

- TDS

I will keep voting for candidates that care more about helping ITs citizen’s problems first, and like a good MIL, stays out of other’s business.

Are you aware that Russian civilians in Russia territory have died from the counter offensive? It is nowhere close to the count in Ukraine but it is occurring.

People say there are no stupid questions and then you go and ask my opinion on killing innocents. What was the point of your question if not to troll? I asked you a stupid question in return that toddlers can answer but a drunk man can’t.

CNN defines TDS https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2018/07/19/politics/trump-derangement-syndrome/index.html

MAGA means whatever bad things people with TDS make up.

MAGA is not a race issue.

MAGA is none of those things. But as a person, I'm okay with optional topics in school. I am okay with discussing/displaying ethical guidelines from the Abrahamic religions (and others), thrilled that abortion law is back at the state level where it belongs, and happy to see affirmative action losing steam. I'm not okay with coercing everyone to worship, to pray, etc...

Let us hope that no foreign entity gains the power to hold us American citizens responsible for our government's actions. Both Republicans and Democrats have held power during periods of foreign intervention and war crimes.

Voter ID, ballot harvesting...

MAGA agenda... increase manufacturing in America prioritize America-First foreign policy (less involvement in international conflicts and alliances) trade policy that protects America support for law enforcement and reducing illegal immigration less government interference family values conservative judges

Every person across parties that I've spoken with want... Quality, Affordable Healthcare Fair elections Money out of politics

It is bad when Russia kills innocent Ukrainians, just like when Ukrainians kill innocent Russians. Can you show me where your nose is?

Isn't it ironic that @Ban Basketball has TDS and is losing his verdict due to BBS? Ban logically does not owe Bob Dole $1,000 and yet 35 forum members find him guilty of all charges. Emotional bias goes against Ban Basketball, much like it goes against Trump. Time is our friend for people to wake up. We need to behave more like Spock, rather than Romeo and Juliet, when casting one's vote between Trump and Biden. Well-informed voting is our best path forward. It isn't feeding the homeless and working for a non-profit... it's voting for leadership that will cancel lobbyists, who don't want war, who stop illegal immigration... and so on.

What exactly did you agree with and why?