Huckleberry Finn banned in CT. High School
December 10th, 2007 | by Dusty | Published in Politics | 6 Comments
Damn..if I hadn’t of seen this with my own eyes..I would of called someone a freaking liar! Its short, so let me print it here for you:
Connecticut High School Bans “Huckleberry Finn
“Huckleberry Finn” is regarded as one of the first great American novels.It’s often taught in high schools, and often criticized for what some say is it’s frequent use of racist language.
Now a Connecticut school has temporarily banned the book while the school board reviews a parent’s complaint over use of the “n-word” in the literary classic.
Manchester High School’s principal wouldn’t comment on the ban, other than to say that a review is underway, but most parents said the book should be taught.
When will the book burnings start up? I realize how racist the language is in Huck Finn, but frankly I see this as a good example of what used to be acceptable in America and no longer is. A good discussion could ensue..but these asshats would rather just ban it than discuss it. Jackasses extraordinare.
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December 13th, 2007at 1:57 pm(#)
Why can’t anyone step back and just realize that language like that was used in that time period. No one is teaching Huck Finn to a bunch of 5 year olds, these are high school students (nearly adults) who should be able to understand. We can’t get rid of everything that uses crude language or scares us, just learn to understand it and possibly grow from it.
December 13th, 2007at 3:50 pm(#)
I agree completely G..its ridiculous that we can’t learn from what used to be acceptable, but no longer is. Thanks for stopping by and commenting
February 28th, 2008at 11:42 am(#)
I think all of this is stupid. Its history, get over it. If you don’t like it then don’t read it. If the kids don’t want to read it then pick another book to read. They don’t HAVE to use that one. If the kids do want to read it then go for it. It shouldn’t be banned though. If the school wants to use it then go for it if not then that is there decision.
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February 28th, 2008at 1:44 pm(#)
Books should not be banned..evah!
April 23rd, 2008at 2:15 pm(#)
alright sammy history is what makes us today, and some of us can’t just not read it. We have to. For a grade! So far all your points have been invalid and utterly wrong. if you are here to prove a point you are not. so please stop wasting ever ones time and dont leave a comment.
April 23rd, 2008at 2:51 pm(#)
Danny, why don’t you take a long walk off a short pier. People are entitled to their opinions.
If anyone is waisting my time its you dude.