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Are some books so terrible they should be censored or banned?

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Many of us read Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 in grade school. The book depicts a world where all books are banned. In many places in the world, there are certain books that are banned, burned, or restricted. Should censorship be allowed in certain cases, or in any case at all?
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#1 Amanda C's answer
I read some crazy stuff when I was a kid
Amanda C · Southern California
“Certain types of books should be banned , or at least aged , appropriated , like pornography or certain things that just aren't for kids . Um , but as far as censored or banned Um , that's tough to…”
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#2 shiv12's answer
Just don't pick it up.
shiv12 · What's cool about me!
“I don't think any book should be banned or censored. I mean, I think people have a right to say what they want and read what they want and make that decision for themselves. Um, some may not be your,…”
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#3 jeramybm's answer
Maybe those manifestos.
jeramybm · Voice Actor!
“I don't know if there's books that are so terrible they should be censored or banned - possibly some manifestos, but even then, I do believe that we can learn from them, you know, like, 'sins of the…”
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#4 Hector J's answer
Lord of the Flies should be exiled.
Hector J · Corona, CA
“I think some books should be banned because some of them are so terrible and you don't really learn much from certain books. For example, let me start with Lord of the Flies. We're always asked to…”
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#5 Brittany's answer
Rate it, don't hate it.
Brittany · Certifiably Cool
“Um, are some books so terrible they should be censored or banned? No, I don't think any - I don't think books should be censored or banned. I think maybe there could be ratings on them so, you know,…”
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#6 Becca I's answer
Well, there are censored books.
Becca I · professional worrier
“Yes, there definitely are some books that should be banned or censored. Um, there's like a whole list of books that actually are that can't be read in certain schools and stuff. Um, can't think of…”
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#7 Wei L's answer
Just a difference of opinion.
Wei L · Philadelphia, PA
“I don't think any books are so bad that they should be censored or banned because books are just different people's opinions, and I feel like everyone's opinions should be heard and considered. So, I…”
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#8 efinsterwald's answer
Great Expectations, terrible classics
efinsterwald · Just a man
“Okay, some books so terrible that they should be censored or banned - Without a doubt, the answer here is a astounding 'yes.' I don't know about you guys, but I went through the American, you know,…”
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