State Rep. Tom Jones | Pennsylvania 98th Legislative District
State Rep. Tom Jones | Pennsylvania 98th Legislative District
HARRISBURG – Following the announcement by the Lancaster Public Library to host a drag queen story hour, state Representatives David Zimmerman (R-Adamstown), Keith Greiner (R-Upper Leacock), and Tom Jones (R-Elizabethtown) issued a statement expressing their opposition.
"As state representatives in Lancaster County, we are strongly opposed to the Lancaster Public Library using taxpayer dollars to sexualize our young children by bringing in drag queen story hour. This is a totally political and immoral use of our money," they stated.
They further emphasized their concerns about protecting children: "We need to protect our children! We find it appalling that something as innocent as a child’s story hour is being overtaken by a group of individuals trying to push a radical and dangerous political agenda to hypersexualize children. Drag queens are an offensive portrayal of womanhood. They are not an artistic expression; they are an open mockery of women. Our children don’t need this type of exposure when going to their local public library."
The representatives also highlighted their views on the role of public libraries: "Public libraries should be non-political public organizations that serve our communities. They are largely funded by your tax dollars from all levels of government. At a time when many Pennsylvanians cannot even afford basic amenities, funding drag queen performances is the last place our money should be going. Events such as these make it very challenging, and nearly impossible, to fund public libraries in the future if this kind of political agenda is forced into our communities and harms the innocence of children."
They concluded with a call for public action: "We encourage the public to make their wishes known on this radical agenda and tell the Lancaster Public Library that drag queen story hour is not welcome in our community. The Lancaster Public Library can be reached at 717-394-2651."
Representative Dave Zimmerman
99th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Media Contact:
Tricia Lehman
717-772-9840
tlehman@pahousegop.com
Alerts Sign-up