Comments on: The 100 Most Frequently Challenged Books and Fahrenheit 451

By: Nia Simmons

Nia Simmons — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 23:57:23 +0000

What it says about our society is that we don’t LIKE to think. We already don’t think. We get in DENIAL when something needs thinking. But yet we talk about things that don’t matter and aren’t worth the conversation. And finally when stuff comes up that needs thinking we push it aside.
We only think about what makes us happy.
Ignorance is Bliss.
And in a society like ours….we must surely be in BLISS. (or we’re blissful……I don’t know I’m not thinking straight now!!!)

By: Troy

Troy — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 04:25:55 +0000

People try to hide or get rid of things for their own reason which could be, They just don’t think people are ready for something or its just not something to show, which it could leave a impression on minds. In my mind I think some of these books were ok. In by that term I mean its suitable for young readers, but then again its all about the content of a book. Some of the books which were more vulgar should be sensored if it has no meaning to it. But if its Vulgar and tries to get out a word or a meaning I think its fine. It also depends on what the person looking at the book wants to do. If he should read the book because he feels hes ready. Or leave the book alone because hes not ready. Everyone has a choice on what they can read or not read. I don’t think its good to have other people make that choice for them. If they weren’t ready they weren’t ready. Quote ” Learn from your mistakes. “

By: Valerie

Valerie — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 03:12:16 +0000

Some of these books, like “Sex” by Madonna, at least have a reason for being censored, but “To Kill a Mockingbird”? “Bridge to Terebithia”? Come on, people! These are the absolute classics that children are encouraged to read for school! And some of them are just silly, like books of Shel Silverstein poems. What the heck is wrong with Shel Silverstein? Come on!

By: Aliyah

Aliyah — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 01:05:08 +0000

I think that some of the books were as Alec said random they were different some were realstic and some werent. I also think that people should be able to read when they want because its a choice given to our society.

By: Steven

Steven — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 01:28:38 +0000

As I I read the titles of these books I can understand why people would want to ban them because they were unexceptable for some people. But I have also read many of the books on that list and I would have to say, some of those books were the best bppks I have ever read. Even though it had some mature content in it I would think 8th graders would be able to handle it. This is way to show how much you have and grown and matured.

One of the ways I thought was a good way to solve this problem was for the parents to take a vote. If the majority of the parents allow there child to read these books then I think they should be allowed to rread them.

By: David

David — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 01:00:50 +0000

I think some of the books that are challenged such as the one’s on sex should be challenged in certain situations. If your parents don’t want you exposed to that type of stuff because they know the affect it will have on you than it is okay to be censored. If your parents have already exposed you to these types of topics then should be able to see these books. But still if your parents have already exposed you to sex (by having the talk) you may not be wanted to read these books by your parents in the end it is your choice. -David

By: Jordan

Jordan — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 22:44:20 +0000

Most of the books on the list, nearly all of them, were probably banned because many parents most likely didn’t want their children exposed to some of the issues or subjects that the book focused on. Such as Harry Potter. I don’t read any of the books, but I’m pretty sure that parents wanted to get those books banned because they don’t want their children to believe in witchcraft and things related to that. And alot of the books, such as Daddy’s Roomate, discuss controversial issues that people don’t want to think about. Possibly because they don’t want to have their children ask about it so they would have to talk about it. So they find it easier to try to prevent them from hearing about it in the first place.

By: Aaliyah

Aaliyah — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 22:48:13 +0000

I feel that you should be able to read any book that you want, because most books have a strong meaning to them. Also if the author attempted to even write the book then it must have some purpose to it to why you should read it. For example Fahrenheit 451, it is not the greatest book in the world but what we have read so far it is going to turn out to have great meaning.

By: Yazrian

Yazrian — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 20:31:48 +0000

I think nothing should be kept form people becasue we have the right to hear and learn anything we want and maybe some things should have like age limit but I dont think they should be totally kept from people. Classic books like the color purple and to kill a mocking bird are great books that may not say good things but tell the truth and are written by some of the greatest american writers ever.

By: Victoria

Victoria — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 14:54:37 +0000

Some of the books I can understand should be banned, but other books like Harry Potter I don’t get how they should be banned.

In F451, they banned all books not some, but like Veronica said our society could ended up like F451 if they keep banning all these books.