Freedom of religion and religion has been used to justify all kinds of discrimination throughout history, whether it be slavery, whether it be the holocaust, whether it be—I mean, we—we can list hundreds of situations where freedom of religion has been used to justify discrimination. And to me it is one of the most despicable pieces of rhetoric that people can use to—to use their religion to hurt others.
It is too personal opinion. And it excessive expression.
endorsement
지지
the Bible
성경
devout
독실한
reconciliation
조화
orientation
a usually general or lasting direction of thought, inclination, or interest 지향
objection
반대
latitude
freedom of action or choice
in a 6-3 decision, that the detention was a “military necessity” not based on race.
what is the scope of military necessity?
During the World War II, Japanese Americans were regarded as a threat to U.S. security.
Even though it was during the war, it is terrible. one-third were American citizens. Most of them had no fault.
federal judge granted a temporary injunction, ordering the county to return the books to the shelves.
I think we need a supreme court's decision of book banning. It is not enough. Because it is not effective to stop book banning.
We believe that our Constitution, our First Amendment, and our Bill of Rights firmly support the idea that no government should be in the role of telling people what to think or read
W - I really wondering that if this topic go to the supreme court, how they make a decision?
“I’ve found it inspiring the way kids want to read books that are outside their experience
S - Yes. I also think students should experience various view. That will be good for them. It can make them think widely and understand other people who are different with them.
a best-selling children’s book to her class, My Shadow is Purple, which the students chose;
E - As you can see, it was student's choice. How they did that? Where is liberty? Everyone can choose and read books which they want. This situation is unfair.
In 2022, 36 states introduced educational gag bills to restrict teaching topics related to race, gender, American history, and LGBTQ+ identities, according to pen America, a free speech advocacy network.
E - I can't believe it. Whether they respect minority group or not is depend on them. But, like this official rejection should not be allowed.
advocacy groups demanding broader censorship of topics
E - It is not good. School's relative people are students, their parents, and school officers. It should be managed and debated between them.
it’s not just school libraries that were under attack: 48% of challenges were directed at public libraries.
w - I want to know that does government can regulate any library? why they have a powerful authority of library?
“Those kinds of conversations can lead to some understanding,”
S - It is sad. Nowadays, I think government and courts gradually back away.
restrict their exposure to important perspectives that form the fabric of a culturally pluralist society like the United States,”
Yes. I think especially the U.S. should not restrict various topics of books. The U.S. has very various and wide society so they have to open more.
TC experts
what is it?
An unclear ruling
Nevertheless, 5 justices made opinions in favor of the students. It is a important point.
legitimate
정당한
disseminated
전파하다
divested
to deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title 빼앗다, 벗기다, 매각하다