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A clear solution on library bill

| May 9, 2024 1:10 AM

The recent passage of Idaho House Bill 710 (aka "Library Porn Bill") may soon require our local library to physically segregate books that an individual identifies as potentially dangerous to minors and move these books to a "protected" area. I have a proposed solution: place these books in a locked glass or clear plastic display so library patrons can easily view which book titles are banned (oops, I mean separated). Additionally, I recommend a list of names be displayed in that same area of the stalwart Bonner County citizens assisting the effort to populate the display case.

It is my personal hope that this display will remain empty in perpetuity.


TOM HOULIHAN

Sandpoint