@divVerent @palestine@a.gup.pe @adachika192 @palestine@lemmy.ml
Points to ponder:
Library vs. Public Availability:
Schools can choose what books to offer, but books are still available in other places like public libraries or bookstores.
Parental Involvement & Community Values:
Schools reflect community values, & parents may not want certain books available for younger students.
Curriculum Control:
Schools control their curriculum & materials; removing a book doesn't prevent its broader availability.
@divVerent @palestine@a.gup.pe @adachika192 @palestine@lemmy.ml
Point to ponder continued:
Free Speech vs. Free Access:
The First Amendment protects speech, but it doesn't guarantee access to every book in every place.
Censorship vs. Curating:
Curating is selecting content for a specific audience, while censorship restricts access to content everywhere.
Freedom of Choice:
Removing a book from a school library doesn't stop people from finding it elsewhere; it's not a ban on the book itself.