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Author of Texas bill to ban 'furries' in schools cannot come up with examples of it happening (web.archive.org)

submitted 3 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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A Texas bill, known as the FURRIES Act, would ban non-human behaviors in public schools, including the use of litter boxes and wearing animal accessories.

Rep. Stan Gerdes, the bill's author, claimed schools were providing litter boxes for students acting as "furries."

When pressed, Gerdes could not find an example. The bill was left pending in committee.

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 weeks ago

I wonder if this topic needs to be x-posted to [email protected]

[–] [email protected] 46 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Nothing is more pathetic than a politician who believes their own propaganda.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Do they really believe it or do they know how fucking gullible a large swath of their electorate is?

[–] [email protected] 14 points 2 weeks ago

The Conservative Propaganda Machine has been recruiting and indoctrinating consrvatives since Rush Lbaugh hit the airwaves in the mid-80s. We are now 2-3 generations removed from that, and people who were raised on hearing conservative propganda at the dinner table, and conservative "values," have grown up and run for office.

Some of them recognize that its all a long con, but quite a few of them believe the propaganda as well. Then there are those who believe the propaganda, and and also see conservatism as a life hack to get what you want by immoral, unethical, and illegal behavior.

[–] [email protected] 21 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

He is probably a furry in secret, very effective way to make these things happen.

It takes real dedication to make a career in politics as republican with a single plan to turn kids into furries by goading them into protesting anti furry bill

[–] [email protected] 59 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Beyond the blatant stupidity of the bill, the most concerning part is the definition of "non-human behavior." I would not be surprised if some schools interpreted queer people, those with disabilites, and those from minority ethnic, religious, or racial groups to be exhibitong "non-human behaviors." These groups have already been dehumanized historically.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 weeks ago

That child is dressed like a plant! Arrest him!

[–] [email protected] 20 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Absolutely. Any vague language has a way of being misinterpreted by the most fanatical and used for evil.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 weeks ago

what, have they have been finding examples of trans kids in school sports?

[–] [email protected] 49 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

[–] [email protected] 19 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Unless animal control can run up to 60mph, that cheetah kid is getting away.

[–] [email protected] 22 points 2 weeks ago

Cheetah kids can only maintain 60mph over a short distance. If animal control can follow at a steady pace, they'll catch up eventually.

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