Republican makes book burning threat after flamethrower video
- Missouri Republican state Sen. William 'Bill' Eigel has sparked controversy by threatening to burn 'woke' and 'pornographic' books if they are brought into the state's schools. This comes as Republican lawmakers across the country aim to enforce stricter restrictions on which books can be included in school curriculums.
- A video showing Eigel and fellow Republican Sen. Nick Schroer using flamethrowers sparked allegations that the lawmakers were burning books. However, both Republicans clarified that only boxes were burned and no books were destroyed. A separate video angle supported their claims, showing that no books were set on fire.
- The issue of book banning has divided Americans, with a YouGov poll revealing that 35 percent of the population believes that books should never be banned from school libraries. However, the poll also highlighted that a significant majority of Republicans believe that books can be banned in certain circumstances.
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