Public Library Decides to Keep 'Joy of Gay Sex' on Shelves

Cybergal · Oct 22, 2008

Public Library Decides to Keep 'Joy of Gay Sex' on Shelves

10/22/08

HELENA, Mont. The Lewis and Clark Public Library in Helena, Mont., has voted to keep on the shelves a book about gay sex.
The book is titled "The Joy of Gay Sex." Board chairwoman Carole Byrnes acknowledges the book includes graphic pictures and descriptions but said she views it as an instructional, education manual that shouldn't be censored.
Helena resident Paul Cohen requested that the book be removed. He described it as "pornographic" and said the library was negligent in providing a "safe place" for children and adolescents.
The library's collection review committee recommended keeping the book, and Director Judy Hart agreed. She said it was the library's obligation to provide information to all elements of society.
But Cohen challenged the decision, and the library held a public hearing in September. The board received and reviewed about 200 written submissions on the matter.
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The Beeze · Oct 22, 2008

Just another great example of where our country is headed.

Texas-Nana · Oct 22, 2008

Well, while I don't approve of the book or the lifestyle it is the "public" library and pretty much has no choice on the matter.

Big Don · Oct 22, 2008

Texas-Nana said: ↑

Well, while I don't approve of the book or the lifestyle it is the "public" library and pretty much has no choice on the matter.
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I could not agree more. I do not approve of the life style either, but I approve even less of censorship.

Powell-Peralta · Aug 10, 2011

i would actually tend to agree with the detractor because it is pornographic---or at least shows nudity.

Unless there is a specific section in the library which only adults may enter and check books out of.

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