[Jeff Head]

If their tax monies are paying for the book, and it is being presented to thier children, they have every right to take action against objectional material.

The book is not really banned or been burned, anyone who wants it can by a copy for themselves...but, as I say, if it is being presented in a public school paid for by tax dollars, then they have every right to object and try and get enough support to get it removed. Apparently they did and that is how our Republic works at that level.

Good for them.

[HKTechBoy]

I guess all the people who do pay taxes don't want to read the book.

You know this is just an example of the self-esteem crowd and the bluenoses we know what's best for you getting together and getting bigger.

When I went on Road Trips with the guys, the rule was the guy with the largest bladder determined when to stop, if this ninnys take over more power it's going to be the guy with the smallest bladder calls the shots.

[Always Right]

The book is not really banned or been burned, anyone who wants it can by a copy for themselves...but, as I say, if it is being presented in a public school paid for by tax dollars

Exactly. Wonder what all these liberals so upset about book banning would say if the school district bought a bunch of moral or religious books. The liberals would not be able to light their matches fast enough.

[Melas]

If their tax monies are paying for the book, and it is being presented to thier children, they have every right to take action against objectional material.

The book is not really banned or been burned, anyone who wants it can by a copy for themselves...but, as I say, if it is being presented in a public school paid for by tax dollars, then they have every right to object and try and get enough support to get it removed. Apparently they did and that is how our Republic works at that level.

Good for them.

I agree and I disagree. I wouldn't begin to challenge the school district's right. The school district is obviously within its rights to remove the book from its shelves. As it would be within its rights to remove Shakespeare, the Holy Bible, or Dr. Suess if it so chose.

However, that doesn't put the district above criticism for its decisions, and this decision in strikes me as particularly myopic. I've read the volume in question, and the whole moral of the story can be summed up with a single word: Don't. Blume just had the guts to write her morality play from the perspective of a girl who did, but later wished she hadn't. IMHO, that kind of thing is much more effective than sinless Leave it to Beaver universes where such challenges are not only never failed, but never even tested.

[RightWhale]

that is how our Republic works at that level

That's right. It is still working, and with vigor.

[Protagoras]

if it is being presented in a public school paid for by tax dollars,

Excellent reason to abolish government schools.