10 Responses to “Banned Books Week”

1. David M
   September 27th, 2005 @ 11:21 am

   What exactly does it mean by nudity? It’s not like it is a picture. I guess it is against our puritan culture to even describe a naked body. All this book banning for nudity makes me feel like running through the courthouse naked….:)

2. julie
   September 27th, 2005 @ 11:23 am

   Begin Vent:
   I went to the site and looked at the 100 most challenged books from 1990-2000 and could not believe that Judy Blume’s “Blubber” Shel Silverstein’s “A light in the Attic”and S.E. Hinton’s “The Outsider’s” were on it. My childhood would not have been the same withought those books! They really need to stop trying to censor Maurice Sendak, the man is a genius and “In the Night Kitchen” is a work of art. So many of those books are still requirred reading in middle and high schools, maybe \ the people trying to ban them should take a moment away from there “mission” and spend some time with their children.
   End Vent

3. Meow
   September 27th, 2005 @ 11:47 am

   Honey, I think you should run through the courthouse, with the constitution taped (gently of course) to your crotch. I think it would speak volumes! =)

   I’ve had the same arguement for years. I don’t understand this fear that seems to permeate our society. It’s a good thing for nudity and violence and objective language to be in books because that sparks a discussion. And shouldn’t that be the basis for learning???

4. Hollie
   September 27th, 2005 @ 11:54 am

   Ignorance only gives our enemies purpose and hope.. in allowing ignorance via books we are not allowing and/or nurturing the growth of the mind.
   I own the maurice Sendak book “In the Night Kitchen”… It does have nudity in it… it is a childs body that is nude. It is not portrayed in a pornographic manner. If you are reading the book and taking into context the actions along with the words, the nudity makes sense. So I am unsure what all the fuss is about. I am sure that it is just ignorant, narrow minded, prudish individuals that are so self conscious about their own inner workings that they want to force the rest of the world to go along their mission with them. Maurice Sendak is brilliant and has given us great books… an example “Where the Wild Things Are.” Again he is brilliant. I will admit that I am a tad bit prudish, but I am not going to force my ideals and beliefs onto anyone else. Its wrong. What is good for me is not necessarily good for everyone else.

5. Hollie
   September 27th, 2005 @ 11:58 am

   I wantt o see Julie run the a courthouse with the constitution gingerly taped to her person…Captain Underpants is how I got my son to start reading. So, with all due respect….. Bless you Dave Pilkey!!!!!!
   what exactly constitutes offensive language? Who makes up that rule?

6. julie
   September 27th, 2005 @ 12:02 pm

   Thanks Hollie…Now I know what I will wear for Halloween!

7. Meow
   September 27th, 2005 @ 12:36 pm

   “The feminist agenda is not about equal rights for women. It is about a socialist, anti-family political movement that encourages women to leave their husbands, kill their children, practice witchcraft, destroy capitalism, and become lesbians.” — Pat Robertson, fundraising letter, 1992

   To me…that’s fucking offensive. However….he has a right to say and believe that, even if he’s wrong. I wouldn’t ban a book (I would burn a copy for myself) with this kind of shite published in it, I would just work to educate others about the errors of his ways.

   Wiccan mothers are amazing, for the record. They worship their kids.

8. Hollie
   September 27th, 2005 @ 12:46 pm

   nice… though not a wiccan mother myself… i do find Pat Robertson rather offensive and a wee bit mouthy… His momma didnt beat him enough…
   anywhoo… but see that is my point “WHO” is to say what is offensive to you and me? I can dictate what I think may be offensive to myself and my family…but I am not about to censor it for every one else… I certainly dont let Patsy Boy preach on my TV at home..the same for the Liberals.
   Who the hell are these moms… I want to be the anti book banner!

9. Hollie
   September 27th, 2005 @ 12:50 pm

   “Books and ideas are the most effective weapons
   against intolerance and ignorance.”—Lyndon Baines Johnson
   I had to throw that in there.
   Hey Julie… Halloween is on a Monday.. Can you wear your costume to work? That is a good place to get noticed… I will see you and E tonight. have a good afternoon.

10. Meow
    September 27th, 2005 @ 12:58 pm

    LOL…. see you all tonight!

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