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Guess what, Pasco? Libraries are for learning about life | Column

By Stephanie Hayes,

8 hours ago

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=35cmUm_0vZYnqEG00 — A copy of the book "And Tango Makes Three," one of many books removed from shelves in Pasco County public libraries for review due to LGBTQ content. [ NAM Y. HUH | AP ]

Listen here! The public library is no place for figuring out life!

At least, that’s the vibe in Pasco County, where the public library system recently removed 130 books for review. County Commissioner Seth Weightman called for the audit after being alerted to titles he called “disturbing.”

Of course, this translates to “gay stuff.”

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