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Parents voiced their concerns about a controversial book (Toni Morrison, The Bluest Eye)
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Posted on 12/10/2003 6:48:23 AM PST by chance33_98

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To: wtc911
Sure, and the parents can complain to the schools, and get it removed from the book lists, if they try hard enough.

The children belong to the parents.
21 posted on 12/10/2003 7:52:24 AM PST by Pan_Yans Wife ("Your joy is your sorrow unmasked." --- GIBRAN)
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To: chance33_98
There is plenty of wonderful writing from American authors. Toni Morrison is a hack; but since she is black, she gets a pass.
22 posted on 12/10/2003 8:13:52 AM PST by ikka
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To: theFIRMbss
wrote any rape scenes, but his big evil bad guy (the Mule) lost because

The Mule lost because he was set up in a trap by the Second Foundation. The femal lead during that part of the Foundation storyline was terrified of the Mule. He intimated to her that he could use his mind control powers to make her have sex with him and enjoy it.

She was only nice to him while he was playing the role of jester. Once he was exposed as the mule, the niceness went out the window.

23 posted on 12/10/2003 8:24:39 AM PST by Cable225
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To: chance33_98
If this book is anythink like her book Sula, which I was required to read in a college lit course, I don't think it belongs anywhere near children. Or adults for that matter. Parakeets, maybe, or puppies being housebroken.
24 posted on 12/10/2003 9:55:57 AM PST by Question_Assumptions
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