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[–] betterdeadthanreddit@lemmy.world 48 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Not to mention wrong. Sounds like a result of the litterbox panic from a little while ago.

[–] HikingVet@lemmy.ca 45 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Which stemmed from an active shooter measure that would have allowed kids to relieve themselves without out having to leave the safety of their hiding place.

[–] Peppycito@sh.itjust.works 7 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Is that really what it's from? If you could share a link I'd much appreciat it!

[–] Catoblepas@lemmy.blahaj.zone 33 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

Well, it’s not from a school allowing children to use a litter box instead of a toilet because they’re a furry, because that doesn’t happen.

https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/misinformation/urban-myth-litter-boxes-schools-became-gop-talking-point-rcna51439

The [Jefferson County] district — where Columbine High School is located — has been stocking classrooms with small amounts of cat litter since 2017, but as part of “go buckets” that contain emergency supplies in case students are locked in a classroom during a shooting. The buckets also contain candy for diabetic students, a map of the school, flashlights, wet wipes and first aid items.

[–] Peppycito@sh.itjust.works 7 points 10 months ago

Thank you! I mostly want that to shove in people's face when they go on about it.