Banned Books

Banning books is a powerful tool with a full range of results. On one hand it can be very detrimental for those who could benefit from the information contained within, but on the other hand it can increase desirability to find the book through other means and read its contents. Based on the Harry Potter example provided in the presentation, there is a wide range of what people deem inappropriate. The claim that reading Harry Potter will increase the reader's desire to practice or learn about magic is not only dramatic, but a gross over action. Honestly, who cares if people get intrigued by a subject matter? Isn't that a good thing when done in a healthy way? Getting exited about a subject to the point where it increases reading is something that our society should encourage, not limit. If the criteria for what makes a good book is based solely on one limited group's opinion, I want no part of it and I will shout from the rafters, "I'll read what I want!"