... escapes for children and the authors of them, despite what many people think, are not out to corrupt children. Some people take a different view on this issue and believe that many books, from classic novels like the "Catcher in the Rye" to the recent award-winning "Harry Potter", have ... To say to young people, even to older people, that you can't read these materials (is) a travesty because they're missing out on some of the finest literature written in the U.S" (Foxnews.com). Many believe that children should definitely not be exposed to offensive language in books, because if these...

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... ). Censoring is a way to eliminate the unwanted; however, it causes more negative than it eliminates. Censorship is very evident in literature, and more and more books are being banned each day. This is a major problem because of the effect it has on the children that will not be able to read the banned books. First of all, one person or a group of ... , "The freedom to read is essential to our democracy" (American Library Association 383). There should be no limit on the range of temperate discussion, or no limits on thought. Once again, Americans deserve Freedom of Choice. If a person's...

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