Harry Potter Ban and what I have to say about it
[quote] LAWRENCEVILLE - The “Harry Potter” book series may soon be taken off the shelves of all media centers in Gwinnett County Public Schools if a parent’s appeal is successful.
A parent of students at J.C. Magill Elementary School filed appeal forms for each of the books, requesting the wildly popular series be removed from public school libraries.
On the forms, she wrote that she objected to the series’ “evil themes, witchcraft, demonic activity, murder, evil blood sacrifice, spells and teaching children all of this.”
She wrote she had not read the series because it is long, and she is a working mother of four.
A public hearing will be held on the matter at 2 p.m. Thursday, in accordance with the Gwinnett County Board of Education’s policies for “Instructional Materials Selection.” An appointed hearing officer will hear testimony from the parent, school system officials and concerned residents.
Both the local school and system media committees have recommended the books remain on the shelves.
Based on all the testimony, the hearing officer will prepare findings and recommendations to the Board of Education. The final decision will be made by the school board within a few weeks of the hearing.
Any Gwinnett County resident who wishes to speak at the hearing will be able to do so by submitting a written request. Requests may be mailed to the Superintendent’s Office, Gwinnett County Public Schools, 437 Old Peachtree Road N.W, Suwanee, GA 30024, or may be faxed to 678-301-6030. All written requests must be submitted no later than 48 hours before the hearing. [quote]
If a middle schooler really thinks I am going to believe that a book about three children's adventures lead her to witchcraft, then I am the president of the USA. It's like saying that the scary monsters in movies and television are real, and they are going to get you if you dont eat your greenbeans. This article hit me hard because there is really no such thing as in the witchcraft from those books. I am a pagan citizen. Wiccan is the term and it is based on peace and love of nature. If this child is really believed then this state is damn gullible. This is some bible humping christian's(no affence to good openminded christians) harebrained scheme to ban books that question there precious bible. They have no right to question great literature for children. Well thats my two cents.
Thankyou for reading just had to get that off my chest.
Michelle smith from marietta georgia 20 female
This is what I wrote to the fuckers.
A parent of students at J.C. Magill Elementary School filed appeal forms for each of the books, requesting the wildly popular series be removed from public school libraries.
On the forms, she wrote that she objected to the series’ “evil themes, witchcraft, demonic activity, murder, evil blood sacrifice, spells and teaching children all of this.”
She wrote she had not read the series because it is long, and she is a working mother of four.
A public hearing will be held on the matter at 2 p.m. Thursday, in accordance with the Gwinnett County Board of Education’s policies for “Instructional Materials Selection.” An appointed hearing officer will hear testimony from the parent, school system officials and concerned residents.
Both the local school and system media committees have recommended the books remain on the shelves.
Based on all the testimony, the hearing officer will prepare findings and recommendations to the Board of Education. The final decision will be made by the school board within a few weeks of the hearing.
Any Gwinnett County resident who wishes to speak at the hearing will be able to do so by submitting a written request. Requests may be mailed to the Superintendent’s Office, Gwinnett County Public Schools, 437 Old Peachtree Road N.W, Suwanee, GA 30024, or may be faxed to 678-301-6030. All written requests must be submitted no later than 48 hours before the hearing. [quote]
If a middle schooler really thinks I am going to believe that a book about three children's adventures lead her to witchcraft, then I am the president of the USA. It's like saying that the scary monsters in movies and television are real, and they are going to get you if you dont eat your greenbeans. This article hit me hard because there is really no such thing as in the witchcraft from those books. I am a pagan citizen. Wiccan is the term and it is based on peace and love of nature. If this child is really believed then this state is damn gullible. This is some bible humping christian's(no affence to good openminded christians) harebrained scheme to ban books that question there precious bible. They have no right to question great literature for children. Well thats my two cents.
Thankyou for reading just had to get that off my chest.
Michelle smith from marietta georgia 20 female
This is what I wrote to the fuckers.