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'Huckleberry Finn' pulled from classes after parent complains
The Lansing State Journal ^
| November 3, 2006
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Posted on 11/03/2006 6:54:37 PM PST by Stoat
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To: Rembrandt_fan
(snicker, chortle) No. It's giggle, snicker!
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posted on
11/03/2006 10:09:32 PM PST
by
Jorge
To: LexBaird
"You actually believe that children should read racial slurs in order to teach them not to make racial slurs."
Yes. But only in the right context. Huck Finn is such a context. Gangsta Rap isn't.
Best argument I've heard yet.
122
posted on
11/03/2006 10:10:41 PM PST
by
Jorge
To: Jorge
You wrote, "What's wrong with the way I've treated you?"
With contempt and condescension. You've been overtly, abrasively combative, with no need to be so. Certainly, this issue is hot-button with some, but you'll find most folks on this forum are like-minded on many or most issues.
I was taught the point of argument is to persuade--if not one's opponent, then those listening to or reading the argument. Even someone sympathetic to your point of view would be alienated by your tone.
Lighten up.
To: Jorge
HINT: racial slurs, racial slurs, racial slurs, racial slurs.....yata yata yata
If you enjoyed the book, why do you not want others to read and learn from it?
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posted on
11/03/2006 10:15:16 PM PST
by
Chena
("I'm not young enough to know everything." (Oscar Wilde))
To: LexBaird
It was really banned because Huck Finn was home schooled.
To: Chena
No, your memory isn't necessarily better than mine. Apparently my memory holds more content, comprehension and intelligent, and yours holds only racial slurs. LOL And "intelligent"?
What the hell kind of grammar is that?
You should at least learn to construct a simple sentence. LOL LOL.
126
posted on
11/03/2006 10:19:46 PM PST
by
Jorge
To: BurbankKarl
It was really banned because Huck Finn was home schooled. And, as your post illustrates, he was a (((GASP!!!)))) GUN OWNER!!!
127
posted on
11/03/2006 10:23:42 PM PST
by
Stoat
(Rice / Coulter 2008: Smart Ladies for a Strong America)
To: FlingWingFlyer
This so-called "parent" needs their ass kicked. This is America! We have a First Amendment. Mark Twain is America! So is Larry Flynt. Huck Finn is America! So is Hustler. This "parent" is a scumbag. This parent is wrong, but not for the reasons you think.
128
posted on
11/03/2006 10:25:08 PM PST
by
dpa5923
(Small minds talk about people, normal minds talk about events, great minds talk about ideas.)
To: Chena
Jorge, you might want to backtrack and read your own words....or eat them...whichever helps you get the meds down. Thank you for reposting everything I've said in this thread.
Saves me the time of having to repeat it all to idiots who still don't get it.
P.S. My meds are better than yours.
129
posted on
11/03/2006 10:25:52 PM PST
by
Jorge
To: Jorge
You wrote, "You should at least learn to construct a simple sentence."
Oh, you mean a simple sentence like "Your post get first prize!"
All your base are still belong to us.
To: Jorge
And "intelligent"? What the hell kind of grammar is that? You should at least learn to construct a simple sentence. LOL LOL.I did correct myself, but you apparently didn't notice. Speed-reading is not your friend. LOL
Sentence structure is important. However, more valuable skills include reasoning capabilities and comprehension.
Jorge, may I ask how old you are?
131
posted on
11/03/2006 10:27:54 PM PST
by
Chena
("I'm not young enough to know everything." (Oscar Wilde))
To: Rembrandt_fan
You wrote, "What's wrong with the way I've treated you?"With contempt and condescension. You've been overtly, abrasively combative, with no need to be so.
It really hurts me, that you would say this about me.
You must be confusing me with somebody else.
I'm a nice person. Everbody likes me.
132
posted on
11/03/2006 10:30:07 PM PST
by
Jorge
To: Rembrandt_fan
All your base are still belong to us. This is such an old, tired, worn-out FR cliche.
Can't you think of anything original?
133
posted on
11/03/2006 10:33:12 PM PST
by
Jorge
To: Jorge
Thank you for reposting everything I've said in this thread. Saves me the time of having to repeat it all to idiots who still don't get it. P.S. My meds are better than yours.Your welcome, Jorge. Perhaps you could make it easier for the "idiots" who still don't "get it" by explaining exactly what your point is.
Finish this sentence, "I believe that the parent is right and that "Huckleberry Finn" should be banned from classrooms because ________________________."
By the way, I do believe you when you say that your meds are better than mine. Yours probably require a prescription or a trip downtown.
134
posted on
11/03/2006 10:33:18 PM PST
by
Chena
("I'm not young enough to know everything." (Oscar Wilde))
To: Jorge
I'm a nice person. Everbody likes me.Your friend, "Everybody", must be a very patient person.
135
posted on
11/03/2006 10:35:58 PM PST
by
Chena
("I'm not young enough to know everything." (Oscar Wilde))
To: Chena
Finish this sentence, "I believe that the parent is right and that "Huckleberry Finn" should be banned from classrooms because ________________________." Children should not have to read books with racial slurs as a part of their elementary education.
How many times do I have to type this before you understand?
136
posted on
11/03/2006 10:37:49 PM PST
by
Jorge
To: Jorge
The fact is, if there are racial slurs, it doesn't belong in a public school. uhhh, it is a period piece written in the words and language of that time. You know, that history stuff. Full of those "fact" thingies. It is EXACTLY what belongs in u.S. public schools.
< /crayon > < /big chief >
137
posted on
11/03/2006 10:38:27 PM PST
by
TLI
(ITINERIS IMPENDEO VALHALLA, MMP AZ 2005, TxMMP El Paso Oct+April 2006 TxMMP Laredo - El Paso)
To: BurbankKarl
It was really banned because Huck Finn was home schooled. I contend it was because of the derogatory depiction of Finnish people. (Hey, if other people can jump to conclusions based on one word, so can I)
138
posted on
11/03/2006 10:40:46 PM PST
by
LexBaird
(98% satisfaction guaranteed. There's just no pleasing some people.)
To: Chena
Your friend, "Everybody", must be a very patient person. Well you've been very patient with me.
139
posted on
11/03/2006 10:41:25 PM PST
by
Jorge
To: TLI
"The fact is, if there are racial slurs, it doesn't belong in a public school."
uhhh, it is a period piece written in the words and language of that time. You know, that history stuff. Full of those "fact" thingies. It is EXACTLY what belongs in u.S. public schools.
You must have not understood my post.
I SAID it DOESN'T BELONG.
140
posted on
11/03/2006 10:43:33 PM PST
by
Jorge
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