Argumentative Essay: Should Books Be Banned Books?
I remember when I first was allowed to pick a book of my choosing, it was new and very exciting. Granted, it was an age appropriate book because I was in school at the time, nevertheless it made me feel like I was truly independent and had a choice of my readings, though it was monitored by my English teacher. This feeling happens to many children, teens, and even adults who enjoy reading. So, should be certain books really be banned from libraries and schools? Many believe certain books should be banned because some books are not age appropriate, but some believe they should not be banned. Even though certain books are inappropriate, certain books should not be banned because, said books can be misunderstood, it allows expression, and freedom
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“Schools and Censorship: Banned Books” states that, our basic right — the freedom to express ourselves as we see fit — is guaranteed by the First Amendment to the United States' Constitution, ensuring the freedom to express one's opinion even if that opinion might be considered unpopular or unorthodox” in which further supports the right to express oneself. Moreover, if books are banned because of the categories stated above then one can assume practically any book could be banned and censored because people interpret things differently. “Schools and Censorship: Banned Books” states that, “Every day someone tries to control or otherwise to restrict oral expressions, broadcast messages, or written words. Almost every idea, at one point, has proven to be objectionable to someone.” Which many know is practically impossible to do, which furthers support in not banning or censoring books.
All in all, people should be allowed to read whatever they want to read, including banned and/or censored books. Not only is banning or censoring books oppression to the author, it is oppressing the readers that enjoy that author’s works. Even though certain books are inappropriate, certain books should not be banned because, said books can be misunderstood, it allows expression, and freedom of
“Schools and Censorship: Banned Books” states that, our basic right — the freedom to express ourselves as we see fit — is guaranteed by the First Amendment to the United States' Constitution, ensuring the freedom to express one's opinion even if that opinion might be considered unpopular or unorthodox” in which further supports the right to express oneself. Moreover, if books are banned because of the categories stated above then one can assume practically any book could be banned and censored because people interpret things differently. “Schools and Censorship: Banned Books” states that, “Every day someone tries to control or otherwise to restrict oral expressions, broadcast messages, or written words. Almost every idea, at one point, has proven to be objectionable to someone.” Which many know is practically impossible to do, which furthers support in not banning or censoring books.
All in all, people should be allowed to read whatever they want to read, including banned and/or censored books. Not only is banning or censoring books oppression to the author, it is oppressing the readers that enjoy that author’s works. Even though certain books are inappropriate, certain books should not be banned because, said books can be misunderstood, it allows expression, and freedom of