As many of you know Alabama has had a bill introduced that would "ban gay books" in the state. Here is an amusing take on the future ramifications of the legislation.
Legal Fiction:
Librarian: The Agency has prohibited the library from possessing Elton John albums.
Allen: So? Elton John is queerer than a three-dollar -
Chairman (interrupting): Two-dollar -
Allen: bill.
Librarian: I would argue that because Elton John came out in 1976 that all pre-1976 albums are excluded from the language of the statute.
Perkins: I strenuously object. It was obvious well before 1976 that Elton John violated public morals. I move to enter the following picture in the record.
Chairman: Motion granted.
Perkins: So I repeat my objection to Mr. Librarian's motion.
Chairman: Mr. Librarian, when was Tiny Dancer written?
Librarian: 1971.
Chairman: Objection overruled. The library may keep all pre-1976 albums. (whispering to Allen) I love that song. (back to panel) Next.
Could something like this be in store for Oklahoma?
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