LETTER: Call it what it is: Censorship | Opinion | fauquier.com – Fauquier Times

Recently, I read with interest the Fauquier Times article titled Some parents want Kettle Run library to remove 3 books they see as pornographic, violent, datedJuly 6.The local chapter of Moms for Liberty indicates it is targeting three books for removal.

Our school libraries have a policy in place for parents to ensure their own children cant check out books they find offensive, or otherwise inappropriate for their children.It seems like a good solution, but thats not enough for Moms for Liberty.

Amie Bowman, treasurer for the Fauquier County chapter of Moms for Liberty, proclaims the books are inappropriate for all students.

Im always a bit suspicious when an organization becomes the self-appointed censors of what is good for other people, or other peoples children.Somehow, they not only know what is right for themselves, but also for everyone else. They know more than the library staff, and they know more than the other parents.We should all be so skilled.

We all know that historically, both Nazi Germany and the Soviet Communists banned books in their respective countries.As a soldier who stood against Communism in the 80s, and the son of a soldier who fought the Nazis in WWII, I didnt think I would need to stand up against censorship right here in Fauquier County.

Unfortunately, it appears that is where we are.

Max N. Hall, Marshall

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