![]() ![]() “It doesn’t matter whether you poke the bear or don’t poke the bear. Rich rejected LaMarca’s concern that the county’s action might inflame the governor. “This is about ensuring freedom and not eroding our democracy,” Rich said, adding that banning books can lead to burning books, hence the fire on the cards. “We have history to show us what happens when you do things like this.” LaMarca said he normally wouldn’t weigh in on county library issues in his current position as a legislator, but “I was amazed that that was out there.”Ĭounty Commissioner Nan Rich, currently the county’s vice mayor, praised library director Allison Grubbs for the “banned books” library cards and the book sanctuaries. “Just give them a regular library card,” LaMarca said. Chip LaMarca, R-Lighthouse Point, objected to the “I Read Banned Books” cards.īut, he said, it was ill advised. People aren’t forced to take the “banned books” cards other options are offered.
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