Should a book like this be allowed in school?

[fantome profane]

I understand that the U.S. is struggling with a very important issue. That issue is of course, books.

I understand that in schools today there are some very dangerous books, books that hurt kids.

What do you think about this book?

A Children’s Book to explain Gun Violence to Childish Politicians.

American politicians funded by pro-gun organizations either refuse to acknowledge the urgent need for stricter gun control laws.

www.myfirstschoolshooting.com

How are you going to deal with this serious problem? By which of course I mean the problem of books.

 

[Sirona]

Often enough, the blame is not on the perp but on the messenger who points out what the perp has done. Don't know whether the phrase exists in English but in German we say it's the messenger who "put his finger into the wound" is when a messenger points at the heart of the issue. So, in the book you mention, I think the notion that the finger is put into the wound could be used figuratively as well as quite literally.

 

[exchemist]

Often enough, the blame is not on the perp but on the messenger who points out what the perp has done. Don't know whether the phrase exists in English but in German we say it's the messenger who "put his finger into the wound" is when a messenger points at the heart of the issue. So, in the book you mention, I think the notion that the finger is put into the wound could be used figuratively as well as quite literally.

That's an interesting expression. It sounds biblical: the disciple Thomas (sometimes called Doubting Thomas) was sceptical that Christ has risen from the dead and said he would not believe it unless he could put his finger into Christ's wounds - which he then was invited to do, next time Jesus appeared when he was present.

In British English we tend to say someone has "hit the nail on the head", when they get exactly to the key point at the heart of an issue.

 

[Subduction Zone]

I understand that the U.S. is struggling with a very important issue. That issue is of course, books.

I understand that in schools today there are some very dangerous books, books that hurt kids.

What do you think about this book?

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A Children’s Book to explain Gun Violence to Childish Politicians.

American politicians funded by pro-gun organizations either refuse to acknowledge the urgent need for stricter gun control laws.

www.myfirstschoolshooting.com

How are you going to deal with this serious problem? By which of course I mean the problem of books.

Wow! What else can I say. Will it do any good? I hate to say it but the problem may need to get even worse.

 

[tytlyf]

More guns = more gun violence.
Criminals don't follow the law. Which is why it's important to have proper storage of firearms in vehicle/home. Many ignore these common sense ideas.
Republicans are usually supporting the Corporate weapons manufacturers and their profits (MIC). The 2A stuff is to trick the base into thinking it's about the 2A

 

[Revoltingest]

In British English we tend to say someone has "hit the nail on the head", when they get exactly to the key point at the heart of an issue.

They stole the phrase from us, eh

 

[fantome profane]

They stole the phrase from us, eh

You stole the entire language from them.

 

[Revoltingest]

You stole the entire language from them.

They weren't using it properly.

 

[fantome profane]

They weren't using it properly.

The way you guys are banning books you are not going to need it much longer.

 

[Shadow Wolf]

In British English we tend to say someone has "hit the nail on the head", when they get exactly to the key point at the heart of an issue.

We saythat here as well.

 

[Twilight Hue]

I understand that the U.S. is struggling with a very important issue. That issue is of course, books.

I understand that in schools today there are some very dangerous books, books that hurt kids.

What do you think about this book?

View attachment 77298

A Children’s Book to explain Gun Violence to Childish Politicians.

American politicians funded by pro-gun organizations either refuse to acknowledge the urgent need for stricter gun control laws.

www.myfirstschoolshooting.com

How are you going to deal with this serious problem? By which of course I mean the problem of books.

It's sad that those books even exist in the first place.

Whatever happened with Curious George and Clifford the Big Red Dog, or Richard Scarry?

 

[fantome profane]

It's sad that those books even exist in the first place.

Whatever happened with Curious George and Clifford the Big Red Dog, or Richard Scarry?

GOP governor rejects funding for PBS because Clifford the dog “indoctrinates” kids

Gov. Kevin Stitt claimed PBS

www.lgbtqnation.com

 

[Twilight Hue]

GOP governor rejects funding for PBS because Clifford the dog “indoctrinates” kids

Gov. Kevin Stitt claimed PBS

www.lgbtqnation.com

Those are cartoons. Not books.

 

[Shadow Wolf]

It's sad that those books even exist in the first place.

Whatever happened with Curious George and Clifford the Big Red Dog, or Richard Scarry?

Those are for little kids learning to read.

 

[Subduction Zone]

Those are for little kids learning to read.

Shhhh! As long as they are reading something.

 

[Shadow Wolf]

Shhhh! As long as they are reading something.

You mean the adults, yes?

 

[Curious George]

It's sad that those books even exist in the first place.

Whatever happened with Curious George and Clifford the Big Red Dog, or Richard Scarry?

I’m still around

 

[Twilight Hue]

Those are for little kids learning to read.

Givin the graphics on the cover of the book from the op, I kind of wondered which age group applied here.

 

[Twilight Hue]

I’m still around

How's the man in the yellow hat? ;0]

 

[Shadow Wolf]

Givin the graphics on the cover of the book from the op, I kind of wondered which age group applied here.

And you have to think, kids stories even frequently have some sort of coupling, such as mom and dad or a prince and princess. Nobody cared until RW bigots got all butt hurt over homosexuals being portrayed and books saying its ok to be gay. Then, despite everything, then all of sudden it's all just wrong and bad we need to just go back to the three Rs.