tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887629283607959591.post1993916689247120137..comments2023-10-29T06:45:55.622-07:00Comments on New Milford Library Teen Blog: What is a Banned Book?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887629283607959591.post-17026408279255983702008-08-22T22:22:00.000-07:002008-08-22T22:22:00.000-07:00"A banned book is a book that has actually been re..."A banned book is a book that has actually been removed from a library or store."<BR/><BR/>False. No books have been banned in the USA for a very long time measured in decades. Removing educationally unsuitable material is perfectly legal, as <A HREF="http://laws.findlaw.com/us/457/853.html" REL="nofollow">Board of Education v. Pico</A> tells us.<BR/><BR/>AsIf! is an excellent link but the others you provide are one-sided. So for a little balance, here's Tom Sowell: "<A HREF="http://web.mac.com/safelibraries/BBW/National_Hogwash_Week.html" REL="nofollow">Hogwash is Happening</A>."<BR/><BR/>It is sad to see a public library provide such a one-sided view. Makes me curious about whether your library policy follows community law or follows the ALA's direction.SafeLibraries®https://www.blogger.com/profile/06756725065032196698noreply@blogger.com