Banning Books In Schools
Throughout the years, books from classics to young adult novels have been banned.. Books are an essential part of education. They have always been there to teach children, but all over the country, books are being prohibited. Certain books are not only banned in schools but they are also banned in libraries, and bookstores, limiting public access to specific pieces of literature. These books are banned for because they include profanity, or sometimes having different opinions than the majority of the population. However, Books should not be banned in schools because banning certain books prevents freedom of speech, keeps readers away from reality, and limits learning tools.
When America was created, it was supposed to be a place where people could have rights such as freedom of speech and press. Freedom of speech means that citizens have the right to say and think whatever they want. Freedom of press allows citizens to write down and publish their thoughts no matter how contradictory they are. Schools around America have contradicted this freedom by banning …show more content…
The act of book banning gets rid of freedom of speech and press which is one of the most important things in this country. Getting rid of it is basically breaking the law. Banning books also keep readers away from the real world and opposing viewpoints. Even though some people might not like a book, there is no need to keep it away from everybody. Even if somebody thinks that Harry Potter promotes witchcraft, it shouldn’t be prohibited. And finally, banning books takes away a student’s opportunity to learn new things and see different perspectives. If somebody dislikes a book, there is no reason to keep it away from others and letting others learn from it. Therefore, the restriction specific books has negatively affected students and should not be done, books should be kept out in the open for everybody to read and learn
When America was created, it was supposed to be a place where people could have rights such as freedom of speech and press. Freedom of speech means that citizens have the right to say and think whatever they want. Freedom of press allows citizens to write down and publish their thoughts no matter how contradictory they are. Schools around America have contradicted this freedom by banning …show more content…
The act of book banning gets rid of freedom of speech and press which is one of the most important things in this country. Getting rid of it is basically breaking the law. Banning books also keep readers away from the real world and opposing viewpoints. Even though some people might not like a book, there is no need to keep it away from everybody. Even if somebody thinks that Harry Potter promotes witchcraft, it shouldn’t be prohibited. And finally, banning books takes away a student’s opportunity to learn new things and see different perspectives. If somebody dislikes a book, there is no reason to keep it away from others and letting others learn from it. Therefore, the restriction specific books has negatively affected students and should not be done, books should be kept out in the open for everybody to read and learn