Senator Dave Argall sparked outrage after he asked a sixth-grader, Mary A., whether kindergarteners should have access to pornography during the National Civics Bee at Penn State Schuylkill. The question, which referenced pornographic magazines, left the young girl confused and led to her mother's anger, as it was deemed completely irrelevant to Mary's essay topic on book banning. The mother expressed her dismay that she now had to explain pornography to her child. Senator Argall later apologized for his inappropriate remark amidst public outcry from parents and others on social media.
This question was both wildly inappropriate and ridiculous. Her paper had nothing to do with pornography. I am further appalled and furious that I now have to explain pornography to my 4th grader.
Should pornographic magazines be allowed in kindergarten? I can only assume he set out to make a political statement... but he succeeded only in outing himself as vile and out of touch.
Mary replied that she doesn't think those materials should be allowed in kindergarten, and clarified what she meant by book banning.
The senator then responded by telling the youngster that porn was, 'naked pictures of people.'
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