Recently I’ve discovered shelves of banned books
in some bookstores. They are proudly displayed, a poke in the eye to the
small-minded—and a reminder that our freedoms are never assured. Attempts
continue to cull books from stores and libraries around the world. Perish the
notion that anyone should suffer free thought! The American Library
Association keeps a list of banned or challenged literary classics. Read it and
weep—then get angry. Those who ban books are rarely on the right side of
history. If imagination, storytelling, and free expression can be deemed
offensive, I'll proudly stand with the guilty.
Inspired by
Box of Old Stuff and my incessant search for books to give at Christmas. Illustration by Erik Drooker on
Freedom to Read. The American Library Association’s “Banned & Challenged Classics” list can be found
here.
Interesting how both the left and the right like to ban books based on their own perceptions of political correctness and are at the same time appalled that the "other side" would condone banning books.
ReplyDeleteTherein lies the evidence of their hypocrisy.
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