Banning in America

I think that banning certain books and music from certain reading lists and atmospheres is a good thing. The reason why they ban them is because they do not feel the material is appropriate to spread wherever they are, and the reason they do not feel it is appropriate is because they do not think the parents would approve of it.

The banned books and music list isn't censorship. Parents and children can easily go buy the books and music at their local stores, or order them online. The restricted list is really just a way that the educational systems, radios, and other establishments make sure they do not offend parents. Parents have the power to decide what material is appropriate for their children, not the government or the radio or the school board. If the various establishments play such music without consent from the parents, they infringe upon their rights as parents.

And, personally, I agree with parents censoring what children read and hear. There are many things that should not be on a child's mind that is out there in the world. They aren't ready to deal with those things the way they should. They are too impressionable.

So, on the whole, yes, censorship is sad, and I wish we didn't have to censor anything, but it is necessary, because children should not be privy to things they are not mature enough to handle. People should wait until they are old enough to understand them and have their own thoughts on the matter.