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Pennsylvania GOP lawmaker apologizes for questioning a 12-year-old about pornography at civics event

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Pa. GOP lawmaker apologizes for questioning a 12-year-old about pornography at civics event

The Schuylkill County Republican, who served as a judge, confronted Anderson’s daughter, Mary, after she finished her essay presentation on the dangers book bans — particularly the removal of books with diverse viewpoints or characters from marginalized communities.
“Senator Argall asked Mary, ‘Do you think we should allow pornographic magazines in Kindergarten classrooms?‘,” Anderson said. “Mary looked confused and had to ask, ‘What does that mean?’ Instead of rephrasing or redirecting the question, the senator explained to her, in front of the entire audience, that it meant ‘naked pictures of people in books and magazines.’”

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Instead of rephrasing or redirecting the question, the senator explained to her, in front of the entire audience, that it meant ‘naked pictures of people in books and magazines.
which isnt what pornography means. im sure everyone here knows that, but i still felt like i had to point it out
- With the news of censorship, it does add to the picture. They're stepping up the "nudity bad" insanity.

its objectively terrifying that people this stupid are in positions of power.
if a teacher made these statements to a student, theyd be fired.... but this guy gets to keep on enshittifying the united states and causing more damage than hes ever resolved.