tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31227637.post115622189600375784..comments2024-03-28T04:11:37.702-05:00Comments on Bosnia Vault: Review: War Is A Force That Gives Us Meaning.Shainahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04254890410995215990noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31227637.post-1156354038795415592006-08-23T12:27:00.000-05:002006-08-23T12:27:00.000-05:00Thanks for the reply. I think we agree, I dont lik...Thanks for the reply. I think we agree, I dont like to ban either - although within reason.<BR/><BR/>I think I have a serious problem with the presumption on which banning is based - 'i am able to see how dangerous this book is but others who are not so intelligent may be taken in by it'. I cant stand arrogance. But still if the world started to go crazy buying some fascist book advocating them to liquidate their fellow man and I was in charge - well I'd have it banned in a matter of seconds.Bg anonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11684283179829016790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31227637.post-1156310023091232152006-08-23T00:13:00.000-05:002006-08-23T00:13:00.000-05:00I don't remember any examples of books being banne...I don't remember any examples of books being banned at my school library, although I'm certain that some books have been challenged.<BR/><BR/>I do remember on occassion kids being exempt from reading certain books that their parents found objectionable. And other cases where parents had to sign permission slips to allow their kids to read a book for a class.<BR/>However, I don't remember any book banning. Although, I'm certain that the Harry Potter books have been frequently challenged.<BR/><BR/>And although the fact that most of my favorite books have been challenged is one reason I'm against banning books; I'd also feel that even if my favorite books were not challenged; I would still not support book banning. The banning of books can lead down a slippery slope.Shainahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04254890410995215990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31227637.post-1156309522488848692006-08-23T00:05:00.000-05:002006-08-23T00:05:00.000-05:00ETA: links are in pdf format.A direct link to info...ETA: links are in pdf format.<BR/><BR/>A direct link to info on book banning by type, institution etc can be found here:<BR/><BR/>http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=bbwlinks&Template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=78236Shainahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04254890410995215990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31227637.post-1156309370163722812006-08-23T00:02:00.000-05:002006-08-23T00:02:00.000-05:00Hi,In the states, most banned/challenged books ar...Hi,<BR/><BR/>In the states, most banned/challenged books are children's books and books for young adults. Although the Bible, books on reproductive/sexual health also have been challenged.<BR/><BR/>There is of course a difference between a challenge and a banning. Challenge is the attempt to remove the materials from the library; a ban is the actual removal.<BR/>I wasn't able to find any data on the number of challenged books vs. the number of books actually banned.<BR/><BR/>Here is a list of the most challenged books of the 1990s:<BR/>http://www.ala.org/ala/oif/bannedbooksweek/bbwlinks/100mostfrequently.htm<BR/><BR/>The reasons behind most of the challenged are usually sexual explicit materials and swearing:<BR/>http://www.ala.org/ala/oif/bannedbooksweek/bbwlinks/challengesbytype20002005.pdf<BR/><BR/>Here is a list of specific books and why they were challenged:<BR/>http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0768756.html<BR/>For example, the Diary of Anne Frank was challenged because it was deemed "too depressing."<BR/><BR/>Institutions who are most likely to challenge a book are school libraries:<BR/>http://www.ala.org/ala/oif/bannedbooksweek/bbwlinks/challengesbyinstitutions20002005.pdf<BR/><BR/>Indviduals most likely to challenge a book are far and way parents. <BR/>http://www.ala.org/ala/oif/bannedbooksweek/bbwlinks/challengesbyinitiator20002005.pdf<BR/><BR/>I don't have any data comparing challenges by institutions vs. challenges by individuals, but I suspect that the vast majority of challenges to books are made by parents.<BR/><BR/><BR/>After a challenge is made to remove the book from the school library for example; there might be a public forum, or school board meeting where both sides can state their cases. Usually the school board makes the decision whether to remove the book or not from the school library. <BR/>I'm pretty sure there have also been cases dealing with challenged books in the US courts as well. (Although I cannot think of a specific Court case right now)<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>On priciple, I don't believe in banning books. This stems from the fact that most of my favorite books are on the challenged/ frequently banned books. I never had any trouble accessing any of those books through my libraries; and I'm very glad that I was able to read those books. Books like "The Giver" "To Kill A Mockingbird" remain personal favorites after almost a decade from the time I first read them. Because of that, I would feel hypocritical for wanting to ban books. <BR/><BR/>That is not to say that there aren't books that I personally find morally reprehensible etc. For example, if I was in charge of buying books for a library, there is absolutely no way I would purchase crap like "The Protocals of the Elders of Zion" or how to make bomb books like "The Anarchist Cookbook." And I have never seen or heard about those two books being at any public libraries. (As I mentioned before, most banned books are children's books). <BR/><BR/>Besides the fact that some of my most loved books have been on the challenged list; I don't think banning books is very practical.<BR/>If a book is banned from the public library, than it is very easy to purchase it online. <BR/>Whoever wants to read the book is going to be able to read the books.<BR/><BR/>Secondly, by banning the materials because you find the materials objectionable, you may be helping those you do not intend to help. For example, the Finding Karadzic blog had an article about the US government shutting down some Karadzic fansites online (everyone has a fansite now ;). However, besides some Karadzic cheerleading going on, these websites also included possible info that might lead authorities to find Karadzic. So, in that case, by shutting down the Karadzic site, they probably made finding Karadzic that much harder.<BR/><BR/>In my opinion, a much more practical stance with sites/books of that nature would be to carefully expose their lies and misinformation.<BR/><BR/>Once one site is shut down, another one is sure to open. And I feel it would be better to disect their arguments/monitor them rather than just shutting them down. <BR/><BR/>That is not to say that I don't think there aren't situations where censorship is not only a possibility, it is required. One example, and granted, it is an extreme case, is the situation in Rwanda.<BR/><BR/>The Hutu power radio statio broadcasted not only racist messages but also names and addresses on Tutsi and politically moderate Hutus on the national radio. In that case I believe that we had a duty to shut down/over take that station to prevent the broadcasts of messages.Shainahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04254890410995215990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31227637.post-1156272489984876962006-08-22T13:48:00.000-05:002006-08-22T13:48:00.000-05:00Sounds like a good and worthy book.Shania, do you ...Sounds like a good and worthy book.<BR/><BR/>Shania, do you believe in censorship?<BR/><BR/>In the states what books are banned and how much is this enforced?<BR/><BR/>I too tend to judge a book by its title. If it sounds like its trying to sell something to me I'm a little allergic.Bg anonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11684283179829016790noreply@blogger.com