Violent book banned

[vetran]

I am loving the irony of banning the bible.

As an atheist banning a book that has been the cause of millions dying seems sensible. Very few wars didn't include religion in some way.

[ladymuck]

As an atheist banning a book that has been the cause of millions dying seems sensible. Very few wars didn't include religion in some way.

I don't think any books should be banned.

[NotAllThere]

I don't think any books should be banned.

I generally agree. But Mein Kampf? Das Kapital? Quotations from Chairman Mao Zedong? Could be considered collectively responsible for 38 million, 60 million and 35 million deaths, respectively.

I did burn Heinlein "The Cat Who Walks Through Walls", because a) I was running out of charcoal for the BBQ and b) it is unutterable tulip. And I've burned a bible. Onto CD.

[SueEllen]

I generally agree. But Mein Kampf? Das Kapital? Quotations from Chairman Mao Zedong? Could be considered collectively responsible for 38 million, 60 million and 35 million deaths, respectively.

I don't even think those books should be banned.

Though if you are found with any of them and aren't an official academic/academic researcher in a relevant area than appropriate authorities should be notified.

[northernladuk]

I generally agree. But Mein Kampf? Das Kapital? Quotations from Chairman Mao Zedong? Could be considered collectively responsible for 38 million, 60 million and 35 million deaths, respectively.

I did burn Heinlein "The Cat Who Walks Through Walls", because a) I was running out of charcoal for the BBQ and b) it is unutterable tulip. And I've burned a bible. Onto CD.

Does banning mean it never gets printed again and we just have what is out there or is banned meaning just from sale to the public? I don't think we should erase these books as we have to understand what went on to make sure we don't make the same mistakes but there is a good argument for not making them freely available for public consumption.

Those are some very clear examples but there is going to be a vast grey area of books that many could argue should be banned but freedom of speech or whatever argues it shouldn't though so up for (probably heated) debate. The Satanic Verses is one example that springs to mind but must be more that are generally disagreeable rather than offend one particular party only.

[sadkingbilly]

fahrenheit 451 should be banned.

[northernladuk]

Any book sold by Axelos for Prince or ITIL certifications should be banned so they can't pull everyone's pants down at 90 quid a book you'll never ever open again.

[vetran]

I don't think any books should be banned.

The Anarchist cookbook goes in the cooking area or lifestyle?

[ladymuck]

Does banning mean it never gets printed again and we just have what is out there or is banned meaning just from sale to the public? I don't think we should erase these books as we have to understand what went on to make sure we don't make the same mistakes but there is a good argument for not making them freely available for public consumption.

Those are some very clear examples but there is going to be a vast grey area of books that many could argue should be banned but freedom of speech or whatever argues it shouldn't though so up for (probably heated) debate. The Satanic Verses is one example that springs to mind but must be more that are generally disagreeable rather than offend one particular party only.

Is there? Who decides?

[ladymuck]

The Anarchist cookbook goes in the cooking area or lifestyle?

Looks like it's more suitable for the DIY section