As we did when the Times reported on a topic that touched the lives of young people, we used our daily Student Opinion forum to ask young people to share their ideas. Most of the students were against the ban on the books in any way, although their reasons and opinions were different and different. They argue that young people have a right to read unclean historical translations, that different books expose them to different experiences and ideas, that conflicting books help them to think more deeply about the world, and that, over the years, the ban on books is less effective. Below, you can read more of their comments, organized by the theme.
I think the idea of people trying to close the conversation is absolutely disgusting. The right to freedom of speech, religion, peaceful assembly, expression, and media is our first and foremost amendment ...
As a young person, I am still trying to find my way in this world; I want to know as many other ideas as possible so that I can know that my thoughts are my own and not just a product of a limited amount of knowledge. Even if these books do not need to be read, they should be approved by the libraries. Families can decide which books are allowed in their homes but trying to force the community to issue a book is a way to impose personal beliefs on the whole community. Removing books about issues facing disadvantaged groups is a way of ignoring them, a way to reduce the problems facing those groups and allow banners to challenge their views. This is a democracy that needs to be open and discussed.
Students need the option to read the books they like or want to read. We often enjoy books that link us and sometimes can be a difficult topic like rape, violence identity. Deleting books with "inappropriate content" may sound like a good option until we get into what is actually considered inappropriate. A book with a transgender character may be appealing to someone, this book may be interesting and related to that person. Perhaps a student who has been through a traumatic experience in the past may find it difficult to deal with it, a book with a topic based on the past may comfort and close him. The books also inform readers about what is really going on in someone's mind and life. Prohibition of books is the total loss of a school or library, only limiting human growth. Reading this article and this comment makes me think. ” Jeez, the fact that these books are being challenged shows how much some people need education through their studies. These books may be complex but are actually a necessary part of education. They may be cruel and difficult to swallow, but they are excellent examples of real world problems and history. They give a good sense of reality and give children a certain idea of what is happening and what is happening in the world.
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