tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6342364914875572105.post7359911045139121741..comments2023-12-10T17:20:11.228-06:00Comments on WISSUP = WISCONSIN SPEAKS UP: West Bend Library - Is this for YOUR kids?West Bend Citizen Advocatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16674336754911157020noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6342364914875572105.post-24862765736598741742009-03-27T02:07:00.000-05:002009-03-27T02:07:00.000-05:00It really shouldn't be the library's discretion ab...It really shouldn't be the library's discretion about what books should be banned and what our children should be reading and whatnot. It should be up to the parents to monitor what they want their kids to read, therefore the rest of us who don't care can get on with our lives and learn about important issues without a religious bias to barricade us from the truth.The Sundance Kidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13221335294791807674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6342364914875572105.post-27255555259202947962009-03-26T16:13:00.000-05:002009-03-26T16:13:00.000-05:00Banning books is a bad idea. I would rather have t...Banning books is a bad idea. I would rather have teens informed than ignorant and getting pregnant. It is a public library and censorship should be reserved for private institutions where you cater to the special interests of a specific group. Leave my public library alone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6342364914875572105.post-51805027380467672732009-03-26T08:40:00.000-05:002009-03-26T08:40:00.000-05:00Book banning is a really bad idea. Ask the German...Book banning is a really bad idea. Ask the Germans who lived under Hitler or any other culture in which the government attempted to control people's access to information and ideas. <BR/><BR/>Sexuality is a part of life. It's not dirty, filthy, shameful, or anything else. Books are the SAFEST place for teens to explore & understand sexuality, along with being able to talk with an honest adult. Parents have the reponsbility to inform their children about sexuality; libraries also have that responsibility, serving the needs & interests of the entire community. Not all parents want to keep their teens in the dark about their bodies. Some do. But those that do cannot be parents to the whole community, inflicting their "values" on everyone.<BR/><BR/>What began as an objection to GLBTQ fiction in the West Bend Library has now morphed into a full-blown witch-hunt. Put away your pitchforks and torches, and try to be the best parent you can be --- to your own children. <BR/><BR/>BTW, for a more loving & kind approach to gay teens, take a look at this editorial in the 3/26 Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: http://www.jsonline.com/news/opinion/41857137.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6342364914875572105.post-9610649924810403592009-03-22T10:01:00.000-05:002009-03-22T10:01:00.000-05:00The book was listed on the ALA's "Quick Picks for ...The book was listed on the ALA's "<A HREF="http://www.plan2succeed.org/ala__2001_top10quick_picks_for_reluctant_young_adult_readers.htm" REL="nofollow">Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2001 Top 10</A>."<BR/><BR/>Likely as a result, a librarian bought the book for hundreds of New York City public schools. When parents found out, the books were removed: <BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.plan2succeed.org/nypost-citys_ed_boobs13oct03by_carl_campanile.htm" REL="nofollow">City's Ed. Boobs</A>, by <B>Carl Campanile</B>, <I>NY Post</I>, 13 October 2003.<BR/><BR/>"Embarrassed [New York City] Department of Education officials yanked an eye-popping book from 371 middle and high schools because it contains sexually graphic material - including crude street language - that somehow landed on the recommended reading list for students." "[T]he sexual primer was mistakenly put on the list of suggested classroom library books and was delivered to schools." "Parents were outraged."SafeLibraries®https://www.blogger.com/profile/06756725065032196698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6342364914875572105.post-39215875173034328042009-03-16T17:53:00.000-05:002009-03-16T17:53:00.000-05:00Anon. 1 and MF: I agree that preaching don't is n...Anon. 1 and MF: I agree that preaching don't is not always an effective strategy. Important facts and informed choices are the very best way we can help our kids through the difficult teen years. Therefore, we are asking our library to supply both sides of this issue and provide more information, not less.<BR/><BR/>Anon. 2: A bit dramatic, aren't you?<BR/><BR/>This book is crude and teaches nothing but "how to's." I think that very few will agree with you in our community, but thank you for sharing your opinion.West Bend Citizen Advocatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16674336754911157020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6342364914875572105.post-28270428705081037902009-03-16T15:03:00.000-05:002009-03-16T15:03:00.000-05:00Why are orgasms and masturbation "explicit"? I gue...Why are orgasms and masturbation "explicit"? I guess you would prefer to raise teenagers who get to be 30 years old and never know anything about their bodies, health, or sex. Or worse, you'd rather raise teenagers who masturbate (because it's normal) but feel like there's something wrong with them for doing so, and live their entire teenage years in shame and guilt because they weren't educated about the fact that it's normal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6342364914875572105.post-63017681385587125872009-03-16T15:00:00.000-05:002009-03-16T15:00:00.000-05:00I agree with the last commenter. Books like this t...I agree with the last commenter. Books like this that are honest with teenagers (instead of preaching "DON'T"s) are so important to raising intelligent, healthy teenagers who understand the world and can make good decisions. Teen pregnancy, relationship abuse, highschool drop out: all of these things happen because teenagers are not educated about consequences and their options. This book teaches health issues in a way that speaks their language.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6342364914875572105.post-66127213022023512992009-03-15T10:59:00.000-05:002009-03-15T10:59:00.000-05:00Well, I do not see anything wrong with this book ...Well, <BR/> I do not see anything wrong with this book as long as it is in a section for young adults. We need to teach kids what the terms are and what goes on. I grew up with conservative kids and of the 10 girls that had babies before 18 none of knew how anything worked because telling us about sex, the lingo and masturbation was wrong. Until My friend Cindy got knocked up, she didn't know thst "Hiding the salami" would get you pregnant because her boy friend told her that it was not intercourse. Some of us were told you only get pregnant when you want to, etc. <BR/>You need to tell young adults what the hell is going on. Your out lok didn't work for Bristol Palin!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com