District 214 Anti-Book Ban

"Senior, PHS"

"im just helping out my D214 friends. Elk Grove and Prospect"

"If we keep insulting the people making the decisions, how is anyone supposed to take us seriously? Please, keep your respectful, focus on the debate, not the person, and for the love of God, put your first and last name. Thank you. If we act mature, we c"

"Sexuality and violence is not the primary focus of these books. There is a much bigger point to the books and teachers do an excellent job of teaching that larger picture."

"I believe before Pinney can say anything about this she should at least read the books herself."

"Banning these books is denying the existence of alternative lifestyles. What good comes out of censorship if the sheltered aren't prepared to face reality? The woman who made this ban should be prosecuted for restricting freedom of speech and expression."

"I believe in the 1st Ammendment"

"Hersey '89 Alumni and High School English Teacher"

"This is ridiculous. The kids are in high school. There is no reason we should be shielded from books that discuss actual situations we face every day, or situations others faced in the past. Sexuality and vulgar words simply add to the meaning of these no"

"I have read several of these books and also used them as material in individual events competitions. You cannot ban a book that you have not read. These are moving, intense pieces of literature and should be kept on the shelf."

"This lady is an ignoramus."

"This is completely ridiculous. Pinney hasn't even read the books and is taking the "pornographic" material entirely out of context. You could find questionable material in any book if you do that, even her beloved Bible. Once you have read the book, you d"

"Dont judge a book by its cover these books are teaching lessons if the teachers are spending time reading them. Students are always told everything in school is done for a reason by taking away these books isn't it send the wrong idea to the students?"

"dude this chick shouldent even talk she dident even read the books cencership is bad everyone goes thought it why not read about it"

"We can't hide in a bubble forever..."

"No book deserves to be banned. The books that have been suggested to be banned are taught by well-qualified teachers that introduce the subjects in the books with a mature and appropriate manner."