flexghost.Here’s a picture of completely empty bookshelves in a Florida classroom after DeSantis ordered teachers to remove all books or else face felony charges
Imagine being a chuklefuck Republican and thinking this is a win.
Barbara Monaco@flexghost This makes me so sad. As a child, reading was one of my greatest joys. My experience was deep and wide. Breaks my heart to think of kids being forced to read only state sanctioned books.
What do the kids think of this? What is it teaching them?
What do the kids think of this? What is it teaching them?
@Barbramon1 I agree. I can’t emphasize the importance of reading enough. Republicans have had to seek votes from the uneducated. I guess the plan is to make more people uneducated.
@flexghost It's been the plan for a long while. If we don't stop book banning now, while we can, I think we know how this will end.
@Barbramon1 I’m trying to think of any penalties we’ve handled these fascists lately
@flexghost People in Florida need to step up, to not only vote out DeSantis and his ilk, but they need to protest, to initiate lawsuits, and use any tools available to reverse this situation. It will become harder as time goes by, as FL is now a magnet for fans of authoritarianism. I can support their efforts from afar via boycotts, etc.
@Barbramon1 unfortunately, the majority of Florida voters voted for fascism. I’ve been to so many damn marches the past few years but to no effect. As women, we lost some of our bodily autonomy, and our safety from gun violence is negated. I’m feeling a sort of apathy, so I identify with anyone who feels similarly. It’s incredible in this country. They just let the government steam roll right over you.
@flexghost I truly feel for you and good people of FL. I've been an activist for decades and fought for many just causes. Have probably lost more than I won.
You don't sound apathetic, you sound exhausted. Having been there, I fully understand.
Perhaps your job, right now, is to do exactly what you're doing on social media, giving us a first hand report of life in "free" FL. Awareness is the first step toward change.
I and others really appreciate what you do. Sending support from afar.💙
You don't sound apathetic, you sound exhausted. Having been there, I fully understand.
Perhaps your job, right now, is to do exactly what you're doing on social media, giving us a first hand report of life in "free" FL. Awareness is the first step toward change.
I and others really appreciate what you do. Sending support from afar.💙