I think the parents frightened their kids more than a drag queen would! They should be ashamed of themselves for being so ignorant! The kids were probably more adult than their parents! If the parents ever watched Mrs. Doubt fire, or Tyler Perry's Madea, they must have been traumatized! Unbelievable!! Well kids, looks like you have to assure your parents that the Boogeyman DOESN'T exist!
I think it is good to have diverse views on a library board; both of those two board members have differing view points, but well within the mainstream. That's the whole point of libraries, to be a source of information and knowledge, even information we might not agree with. Hopefully they can work together and learn from each other.
Whether it was a good idea or not to use town money for the event (was the performer to be compensated?), I think those who protested so strongly about the use of their tax dollars should keep in mind that a drag queen has as much right to use the library as anyone; they are protected from discrimination in public accommodations under the state's Human Rights law. Those protestors weren't objecting to what was being read, just who was reading it; maybe they should keep in mind they were objecting to people part of a protected class, whether they like it or not.
The performer declined the invitation after the controversy, but if they ever do show up at the library and read to a couple of kids they have with them, like adults do in children's reading rooms, they have a right to do it in peace.
First of all, story hour is not about exposing kids to different types of people. Where did you ever get that idea? Out of your hat? It is about exposing kids to different kinds books, stories, and encouraging them to love reading.
Each time that I have called out liberal biases in your favorite media - NYT, PBS, you have been defensive. You claim to be a moderate. I don't think so.
This piece is undeniably bias. Not one single word that supports parents and others' concern for children. You obviously do not share their concern but, disrespecting and mocking them is a gigantic step too far.
Your piece is accusatory, hyperbolic, deeply cynical and VERY arrogant.
I see the election of two very different viewpoints very interesting because injecting conversation, not shutting it down, is very much needed on this issue.
Thank god that at least some people are questioning what's going on with the trans and drag explosion into culture -- more specifically elementary schools and libraries.
I haven't heard of drag in high schools, have you? Why do you suppose that is?
I’m a bit concerned for the pastor and his acolytes who may be making making false judgements about what is in other people’s hearts, bearing false witness against them. They should repent before they find themselves destined for the eternal lake of fire!
Cambridge School board continuation of this nonsense is a joke (and a very expensive one)! Everyone on the board who continued to support spending good money after bad should get the boot. But, it's Cambridge (and Washington County mentality) so keep wasting taxpayers money! Once a wonderful small community with a solid economic base (with a hospital no less), now just another rural community struggling to make ends meet. Look at the property and school taxes people are paying there, look at the lack of jobs and commerce (and how many jobs have disappeared since the turn of the century), and ask yourself, how long does this continue before only rich people with second homes will live there? The greatest loss was Mary McClellan Hospital and now it stands in literal ruins due to lack of vision and economic development abilities in the region. Like so many communities, the inability to change with the times and understand what is needed to stay in business and be relevant is why these places have imploded post WWII. Very sad.
As usual Ken, your opinion/facts on the Cambridge mascot situation is one sided. The debate, from both sides of the issue, for better or worse, was about more than money. I will not rehash that here. The financial implications with regard to costs come from "both" sides. Replacing uniforms, erasing the name and imagery in general, and redoing the gym floor to eliminate the school imagery and name also comes at a cost of $100,000+. So if this was all about money then taking action to eliminate the name/logo should not have been initiated in the first place. So the money things falls on both sides of this issue, regardless of where one stands. Where is Evans' reporting on that?
This is a ridiculous controversy. Just what damage do you think exposure to drag queens will do? Make the children gay? At least somebody is reading to them....
Carl Ross - This one could be interesting to follow - there is a fine line when it comes to starting to ban books, etc - young folk today are much more savvy as compared to myself & others at a young age and that's not necessarily a bad thing, for that I'm sure.
Will, the debate regarding the Name/Logo was far prior to any mandates being established. So I do agree, in retrospect, where we stand at this time would appear to be quite futile. I won't ask you to understand or appreciate this, but the fight and the money spent in the end is/was well worth it. I find some of the comments regarding money in such matters, and the second guessing around such, almost laughable. And so very predictable.
I think the parents frightened their kids more than a drag queen would! They should be ashamed of themselves for being so ignorant! The kids were probably more adult than their parents! If the parents ever watched Mrs. Doubt fire, or Tyler Perry's Madea, they must have been traumatized! Unbelievable!! Well kids, looks like you have to assure your parents that the Boogeyman DOESN'T exist!
I think it is good to have diverse views on a library board; both of those two board members have differing view points, but well within the mainstream. That's the whole point of libraries, to be a source of information and knowledge, even information we might not agree with. Hopefully they can work together and learn from each other.
Whether it was a good idea or not to use town money for the event (was the performer to be compensated?), I think those who protested so strongly about the use of their tax dollars should keep in mind that a drag queen has as much right to use the library as anyone; they are protected from discrimination in public accommodations under the state's Human Rights law. Those protestors weren't objecting to what was being read, just who was reading it; maybe they should keep in mind they were objecting to people part of a protected class, whether they like it or not.
The performer declined the invitation after the controversy, but if they ever do show up at the library and read to a couple of kids they have with them, like adults do in children's reading rooms, they have a right to do it in peace.
Many folks do support diversity of opinion, as long as it aligns with their own. 😖
Mr. Tingley,
First of all, story hour is not about exposing kids to different types of people. Where did you ever get that idea? Out of your hat? It is about exposing kids to different kinds books, stories, and encouraging them to love reading.
Each time that I have called out liberal biases in your favorite media - NYT, PBS, you have been defensive. You claim to be a moderate. I don't think so.
This piece is undeniably bias. Not one single word that supports parents and others' concern for children. You obviously do not share their concern but, disrespecting and mocking them is a gigantic step too far.
Your piece is accusatory, hyperbolic, deeply cynical and VERY arrogant.
I see the election of two very different viewpoints very interesting because injecting conversation, not shutting it down, is very much needed on this issue.
Thank god that at least some people are questioning what's going on with the trans and drag explosion into culture -- more specifically elementary schools and libraries.
I haven't heard of drag in high schools, have you? Why do you suppose that is?
“And he goes through life, his mouth open, and his mind closed.” - William Shakespeare
I’m a bit concerned for the pastor and his acolytes who may be making making false judgements about what is in other people’s hearts, bearing false witness against them. They should repent before they find themselves destined for the eternal lake of fire!
Cambridge School board continuation of this nonsense is a joke (and a very expensive one)! Everyone on the board who continued to support spending good money after bad should get the boot. But, it's Cambridge (and Washington County mentality) so keep wasting taxpayers money! Once a wonderful small community with a solid economic base (with a hospital no less), now just another rural community struggling to make ends meet. Look at the property and school taxes people are paying there, look at the lack of jobs and commerce (and how many jobs have disappeared since the turn of the century), and ask yourself, how long does this continue before only rich people with second homes will live there? The greatest loss was Mary McClellan Hospital and now it stands in literal ruins due to lack of vision and economic development abilities in the region. Like so many communities, the inability to change with the times and understand what is needed to stay in business and be relevant is why these places have imploded post WWII. Very sad.
As usual Ken, your opinion/facts on the Cambridge mascot situation is one sided. The debate, from both sides of the issue, for better or worse, was about more than money. I will not rehash that here. The financial implications with regard to costs come from "both" sides. Replacing uniforms, erasing the name and imagery in general, and redoing the gym floor to eliminate the school imagery and name also comes at a cost of $100,000+. So if this was all about money then taking action to eliminate the name/logo should not have been initiated in the first place. So the money things falls on both sides of this issue, regardless of where one stands. Where is Evans' reporting on that?
democrats and republicans are almost exactly the same
Democrats believe parents should make decisions for themselves and for their children
Republicans believe they should make decisions for democrats and their children
sososophia seems to identify as someone who is well-read
but enjoys proving otherwise
sososophia
1) no drag readers
2) no unmarried readers
3) no people of color readers
...only white nationalists
I suspect it (she?) could not list many books it has read
This is a ridiculous controversy. Just what damage do you think exposure to drag queens will do? Make the children gay? At least somebody is reading to them....
I wonder of Josh would be ok with a convicted sexual abuser appearing at the library, or a pathological lying member of congress?
Carl Ross - This one could be interesting to follow - there is a fine line when it comes to starting to ban books, etc - young folk today are much more savvy as compared to myself & others at a young age and that's not necessarily a bad thing, for that I'm sure.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUFaIjVzq2g
Panel discussion on trans. Braver Angels (national group) discussion tomorrow at 8pm. Should anyone be interested.
Maybe they should do readings at retirement homes, Lions clubs, or
Ornithological associations.
Will, the debate regarding the Name/Logo was far prior to any mandates being established. So I do agree, in retrospect, where we stand at this time would appear to be quite futile. I won't ask you to understand or appreciate this, but the fight and the money spent in the end is/was well worth it. I find some of the comments regarding money in such matters, and the second guessing around such, almost laughable. And so very predictable.