Back in April, when the debate on school book bans was sweeping the country, a survey of registered voters in Tennessee found that the vast majority opposed bans based on content about race, gender, or sexuality. In fact 58 percent of the Tennesseans surveyed said they “strongly opposed” such bans. There was an age divide—older voters were far more likely to support the bans than younger ones—but otherwise opposition was strong among urban, suburban, and rural voters alike.

You know, for a bunch of folks who complain constantly about “big government,” Tennessee’s Republican lawmakers sure do like to get all up in small government’s business. I wonder how many have Don’t Tread on Me license plates on their trucks?

Allison
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