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.

  • Øπ3ŕ@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    1 day ago

    To be fair, I was literally asking for them to cite their own references, but I appreciate the legwork. We’re going to have to do better, together, to make it through the coming years and while I do appreciate the passion behind knowing something true, that’s not enough to teach it. You have to share it effectively, and especially now, that means accurate & verifiable facts cited. IMHO, it’s something we should all strive for and expect from each other. 🙇🏽‍♂️🖖🏼

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      21 hours ago

      Citation needed doesn’t literally mean cite your own references. It means someone should add a citation here. These discussions aren’t about us.

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        21 hours ago

        Ah, good ol’ lack of culpability. That’ll serve us as well as it’s already done, why change for the better? Good idea. Carry on, nonce. We’re doing great. Thanks! 😘