11 Pornographic Lines example essay topic

Superintendents Office Bill Hatcher 5801 Sun dale Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93309 Re: Censorship Date: 1/22/04 Mr. Hatcher, I believe in the fact that everyone has their own opinion and the right for freedom of speech and press. People might say that I have no opinion or that I dont know what I am talk in about because I am under 18, but I still stand behind my opinion. The recent controversy over the censorship and banning of Toni Morrisons 'The Bluest Eye' is simply a group of people trying to give t hier opinion. They got their right and where able to challenged the book, but are now taking this too far. I believe this should be eliminated and they should not be able to get their way by threatening their point.

The mother who has challenged this book has every right to censor what her child reads. As for other parents they might want their children to read this book. I dont see how this women really sees herself as Bakersfield's 'parental figure' and takes it among herself to say what other peoples children may read. Personally I feel as if she thinks me and my peers too stupid to understand the meaning of the book, and not mature enough to separate the reality of those 11 'pornographic' lines. Sex, incest, and rape are all things that are real and happen in our world. Many children are exposed to these unpleasant realities.

I believe that this women is out of touch with her daughter if she thinks that her daughter does nott know what these things are. I am very insulted at the fact that she thinks it her job to take on the responsibility to choose what I can not read. I have two parents already that make fine decisions for me, I don't really need another one. Those 11 lines are said to be pornographic and probably are when taking out of text. Those 11 lines are merely particles of the total piece of literature. I have not yet read 'The Bluest Eye,' but plan to.

This book is said to be very and a great piece of literature. Should students really be banned from reading this book because of 11 lines? If any parent does not want to have their child read a book they have every right to not let them, but this women should have no say over any one else's child except her own. Also I think it very ridiculous of her to carry this on any further than it has already gone. She is allowed to have a say, but once you state your opinion that is as far as it goes. A decision is then made, whether in your favor or not, THAT IS THE DECISION.

Shes not anyone special that has the right to say what books can and can not be read. She needs to realize that besides those 11 lines this piece of work is a good source of education, and that carrying this debate on is merely making her looking immature to the fact that once a decision is made THAT IS THE DECISION. You can't always get your way. Thank you for taking time out of your day to read my letter. Sincerely, M.S.