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Parent Who Challenged School Board Over 'Pornographic' Books Has Mic Shut Off

The Clay County School District has come under national scrutiny for silencing a concerned parent over his concerns about the district allowing children to read sexually charged and "pornographic" books in school.

At a recent school board meeting, Bruce Friedman spoke in front of the board members to call out what he called "pornography" in the schools' books. After beginning to read the questionable material to the school board, members cut his mic off.

Friedman was then told by school board members he was not allowed to read pornography at school board meetings, as it was not appropriate. This comment ironically confirmed that the school board agreed with the fathers' concerns that children were seeing this material, but he was still censored.

Demonocrats sure screwed up by closing schools needlessly allowing parents to find out what really goes on in schools

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Tython · 31-35, M

What was the book? People have been trying to ban science books for 'pornographic material' for decades when it's just human anatomy.

sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M

@Tython Bruce Friedman attempted to read an extract from Alice Sebold’s 1999 memoir ‘Lucky,’ which details her rape as a college student and the effects it had on her.

Tython · 31-35, M

@sunsporter1649 So it's a memoir. Not porn. Got it.

sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M

@Tython So you read it, eh?

Tython · 31-35, M

@sunsporter1649 No. You called it a memoir.

sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M

@Tython If you did not read it, why are you busy critiquing those who have read it and object to the content?

Tython · 31-35, M

@sunsporter1649 I'm not critiquing anyone. What judgement have I put forward?

PicturesOfABetterTomorrow · 41-45, M

@sunsporter1649 Clearly you don't know what pornography is. Yet another word you use that you have no idea what the definition is.

PicturesOfABetterTomorrow · 41-45, M

@sunsporter1649 Words have definitions. This is not pornography. But we both know you make up definitions to suit your argument.

sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M

@PicturesOfABetterTomorrow So you have read the relevant passages, and can confirm the passages are appropriate for 12 year old's, eh?

PicturesOfABetterTomorrow · 41-45, M

@sunsporter1649 Again, that is irreievant. Porn has a definition. That is not based on your emotional outbursts.

You right wingers are the ultimate mommy dearest helicopter parents. 😂

The definition of snowflakes. Can't let yours kids learn about the real world. Might hurt their fee fees.

Tython · 31-35, M

@sunsporter1649 You should really include all info in your initial argument. To withold information to better suit your saide of an argument is not the most honorable tactic.

sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M

@Tython Look it up yourself

Tython · 31-35, M

@sunsporter1649 You presented the argument. You brought forth the topic. If your argument has validity, then you shouldn't have to worry about what info might help or hinder you. You'd present it all from the beginning. Instead, you chose what info to withold until it might support your side.

sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M

@Tython "The Clay County School District has come under national scrutiny for silencing a concerned parent over his concerns about the district allowing children to read sexually charged and "pornographic" books in school.

At a recent school board meeting, Bruce Friedman spoke in front of the board members to call out what he called "pornography" in the schools' books. After beginning to read the questionable material to the school board, members cut his mic off.

Friedman was then told by school board members he was not allowed to read pornography at school board meetings, as it was not appropriate. This comment ironically confirmed that the school board agreed with the fathers' concerns that children were seeing this material, but he was still censored."

Your contribution to the subject at hand is....

PicturesOfABetterTomorrow · 41-45, M

@sunsporter1649 The stupidity of this. A parent trying to carry out a book burning whining about being censored. 🤣

sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M

@PicturesOfABetterTomorrow

PicturesOfABetterTomorrow · 41-45, M

@sunsporter1649 Teachers should teach, not idiots who don't even understand the concept of irony.

Tython · 31-35, M

@sunsporter1649 I never intended to contribute. I was seeking more information on the subject. The information you failed to provide.
You didn't source the book. For all I knew it was a Hustler catalog. Instead it's a simple memoir. It just so happened to include the writer's traumatic experience.
You failed to state the age range of the students with access to the book. High schoolers could have access to such material so they are prepared for the dark of the real world. Specifically how to prevent it or identify the behavior of victims too ashamed or afraid to report such abuse. Meanwhile I would agree to keep it out of elementary schools.
I say again, if you believe your side has any validity, you'd share all info from the beginning.