Banned Books Week
"Every year, the American Library Association dedicates a week to highlighting works challenged as inappropriate for schools and libraries. The ALA defines a 'challenge' as a formal, written complaint filed (usually by a parent) with a library or school. 'Banned Books Week' features readings nationwide of controversial material."
So let's see. The simple fact that a book has been 'banned' [usually by a parent? the nerve!] is grounds for the ALA to shine the light on something that some people find objectionable, irrespective of the legitimacy of the objections. Hmm.
"Focus on the Family, a 'pro-family' [shocking!] group based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, released a statement saying that 'Banned Books Week' was a lie.
'Nothing is 'banned,' but every year this organization attempts to intimidate and silence any parent, teacher or librarian who expresses concern about the age-appropriateness of sexually explicit or violent material for schoolchildren,' said Tom Minnery, vice president of public policy for Focus on the Family.
'What the ALA calls 'censorship,' most Americans would call common sense,' he said."
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