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"All of us can think of a book that we hope none of our children or any other children have taken off the shelf. But if I have the right to remove that book from the shelf—that work I abhor—then you also have exactly the same right and so does everyone else. And then we have no books left on the shelf for any of us."
- Katherine Paterson, Author
Write an argumentative essay to a newspaper reflecting your views on censorship in libraries. Do you believe that certain materials, such as books, music, movies, magazines, etc., should be removed from the shelves if they are found offensive? Support your position with convincing arguments from your own experience, observations, and/or reading.
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Censorship is a good thing.
Support 1
I hear bad stuff in the halls at school all the time.
Support 2
We are surrounded by bad language and images in all the books, movies, and magazines.
Conclusion
This is where we're heading in this world.
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Can you imagine a world where anything goes? Sometimes it seems like that’s where we’re heading in this world. As a teen I hear terrible things just by walking through the halls in school, so when my friends talk about freedom of speech, it isn't always a good thing. Young people shouldnt have to see things that should of been censored. Even though many people want to have the freedom to choose, censorship is a good thing in some cases, such as if it restricts bad language or inapropriate scenes in a book.
One piece of evidence for censorship being right is that harsh language and inappropriate scenes in books or the media could make kids repeat the words or bad behavior. There are plenty of books, movies, and magazines that contain inappropriate language, violence, and other disturbing things. People should be able to read and listen to things from the library without being offended by it so we should make sure those things aren’t seen on library shelves. Parents don't like it when kids are reading about inappropriate behavior. As a future educator of a new generation I would never want children reading books like "The Contender."
secondly, some topics do not need censoring, but other topics will require censorship. I am okay with. teen love and dorky teens, but I say no thank you to a book about the rest of it. Another reason that censorship is good is that I want my children to grow up innocent, and live life to the fullest without reading about aggression and other inappropriate behavior. Most parent would agree with that!
In conclusion, if we could put more important learning in books, movies, and etc. there would be less violence in the world. and kids would be less likely to use bad language or be inappropriate. Having a more positive day and going out and saying I read this wonderful book that taught me something new in life would be the best thing to hear and then we wouldn’t need censorship in libraries or anywhere else.
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Can you imagine a world where anything goes? Sometimes it seems like that’s where we’re heading in this world. As a teen I hear terrible things just by walking through the halls in school, so when my friends talk about freedom of speech, it isn't always a good thing. Young people shouldnt have to see things that should of been censored. Even though many people want to have the freedom to choose, censorship is a good thing in some cases, such as if it restricts bad language or inapropriate scenes in a book. One piece of evidence for censorship being right is that harsh language and inappropriate scenes in books or the media could make kids repeat the words or bad behavior. There are plenty of books, movies, and magazines that contain inappropriate language, violence, and other disturbing things. People should be able to read and listen to things from the library without being offended by it so we should make sure those things aren’t seen on library shelves. Parents don't like it when kids are reading about inappropriate behavior. As a future educator of a new generation I would never want children reading books like "The Contender." secondly, some topics do not need censoring, but other topics will require censorship. I am okay with. teen love and dorky teens, but I say no thank you to a book about the rest of it. Another reason that censorship is good is that I want my children to grow up innocent, and live life to the fullest without reading about aggression and other inappropriate behavior. Most parent would agree with that! In conclusion, if we could put more important learning in books, movies, and etc. there would be less violence in the world. and kids would be less likely to use bad language or be inappropriate. Having a more positive day and going out and saying I read this wonderful book that taught me something new in life would be the best thing to hear and then we wouldn’t need censorship in libraries or anywhere else.
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Do I use appropriate evidence to persuade my audience of my position?
Include evidence (like quotes, facts, examples, and even personal experience) that helps you prove your point on the issue.
Sometimes it seems like that’s where we’re heading in this world. As a teen I hear terrible things just by walking through the halls in school. I think that censorship is a good thing. There are plenty of books, movies, and magazines that contain inappropriate language and other disturbing things.
People should be able to read and listen to things from the library without being offended by it so we should make sure those things aren’t seen on library shelves. Parents don't like it when kids are reading about inappropriate behavior. As a future educator of a new generation I would never want children reading books like ""The Contender." I am okay with teen love and dorky teens, but I say no thank you to a book about the rest of it. I want my children to grow up innocent, and live life to the fullest without reading about breaking the law or other inappropriate behavior. In conclusion, if we could put more important learning in books, movies, and etc. there would be less aggression in the world. Having a more positive day and going out and saying I read this wonderful book that taught me something new in life would be the best thing to hear and then we wouldn’t need censorship in libraries or anywhere else.
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Draft 1 - Signal Check
Sometimes it seems like that’s where we’re heading in this world. As a teen I hear terrible things just by walking through the halls in school. I think that censorship is a good thing. There are plenty of books, movies, and magazines that contain inappropriate language and other disturbing things.