Illinois parents and citizens who work with their local libraries and schools to protect children from seeing inappropriate sexual material must be stopped in the name of “democracy,” according to the secretary of state.
The law applies to grants given to both public libraries and libraries within public schools.
“The concept of banning books contradicts the very essence of what our country stands for,” Giannoulias said. “It also defies what education is all about: teaching our children to think for themselves. This landmark law is a triumph for our democracy, a win for First Amendment Rights, and a great victory for future generations.”
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