Sen. John Kennedy shocks Senate witness by reading explicit novel: ‘Troubling’
Sen. John Kennedy Shocks Congressional Witnesses with Graphic Book Excerpts
During a Senate hearing on “book bans,” Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) made a bold move that left witnesses stunned. Instead of sticking to the usual political rhetoric, Kennedy used his allotted time to read aloud explicit excerpts from two controversial books.
The books in question were Genderqueer by Maia Kobabe and All Boys Aren’t Blue by George Johnson. These books, which explore LGBTQIA+ themes, have faced numerous challenges and are considered sexually explicit by some.
Illinois Secretary of State Responds with Strong Words
One witness, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, expressed his shock and disapproval of Kennedy’s reading. He found the content disturbing and called out the senator for his choice of words.
“With all due respect, senator, the words you spoke are disturbing, especially coming out of your mouth,” Giannoulias stated after Kennedy finished reading the excerpts.
The Most Challenged Books of 2022
According to the American Library Association, both Genderqueer and All Boys Aren’t Blue were the most challenged books of 2022. The challenges were primarily based on their LGBTQIA+ content and claims of sexual explicitness.
Senator Kennedy, in his pursuit of answers, repeatedly questioned Giannoulias about how libraries should handle books like these. Giannoulias emphasized that the goal is not to promote explicit material to children but to prevent individuals from imposing their own worldview on others.
“We’re not advocating for kids to read porn,” Giannoulias clarified. “We are advocating for random parents not to have the ability, under the guise of keeping kids safe, to try and challenge the world view of every single manner on these issues.”
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