School board votes to keep book on library shelves

Fang-Face writes “In Twin Bridges, Montana, the book America, by E.R. Frank, had been challenged due to inappropriate content; apparently objectionable language.
It was decided in a 4-1 vote to keep it on the shelves. The book is about a sexually abused boy, and the committee is quoted as saying, “Abuse cannot be painted with a pretty picture.” The challenge was levied by a teacher.“

June 17, 2004 by Uncategorized 1

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  1. AshtabulaGuy says:
    June 17, 2004 at 9:10 pm

    What is the parent’s role?
    This is why I do not like censorship. Frankly I do not want to be responsible for anybody else’s children. Kids can be wonderful but frankly I would want to raise only my own eventual children.

    That parents are taking an active role in asserting that they provide leadership in their children’s lives is heartening.

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