Banning The American Sniper Research Paper

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(Why Is American Sniper Banned?)
The ALA bans books for bad language, sexual themes, and so much more. Some are reasonable and some are not. Religion is a big part of banning also, people go crazy over religious things too. The “American Sniper” is banned for many different reasons, mostly violence and foul language. Violence, foul language, and religious beliefs are the top reasons of banning this novel. Violence is the main reason for banning this book. “I pushed my finger against the trigger. The bullet leaped out. I shot. The grenade dropped. I fired again as the grenade blew up. It was the first time I’d killed anyone while I was on a sniper rifle.” This statement tells about Chris Kyle killing an Iraqi mother and son. “I only wish i

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