Light a match today!

So, the topic of banning books has been in the news a lot lately, due to the rumor that Sarah Palin asked a librarian for information on how to ban books during her time as Mayor of Wasilla.

I frequently ask myself why someone would want to ban a book. To keep others from reading something that might connect with them on some level. I have come to the conclusion that it is about control. Oh, sure. They say that it is to protect innocent children from reading such heinous material. Because, really - reading about saving the environment (The Lorax by Dr. Seuss) or learning about growing up and how to stay healthy (It's Perfectly Normal by Robie H. Harris) is most certainly going to corrupt minds. I mean, it's surprising that the entire nation hasn't just broken out in uncontrollable orgies and tree-hugging!

No, it's about control. These parents (that's who it is 99.9% of the time) want to not only control their own children, but everyone else's as well. These are the parents who look down their noses at anyone whose parenting differs from theirs. Who believe that they, and only they, know best how to raise the nation's children so that all the little children can grow into zombies. And these are the parents who are terrified that their narrow-mindedness might just be proven wrong if children are allowed to think on their own. Individuality is scorned, and cookie-cutter is best. So, if the rest of us irresponsible and careless parents will not do what needs to be done, they are happy to take up the mantle for us.

There is nothing ahead but anarchy and chaos if these children are allowed to broaden their minds and grow independently of their parents' choices and opinions! Imagination will lead to the devil! So, please - support your local book-banning organization today. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory must be stopped!!