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information should or should not be censored, because everyone has different thoughts and views; however, I strongly believe that certain books or informations should be removed from the libraries. The censorship in the libraries is necessary, especially for the students. Many informations in the public libraries can be harmful for students. Because students don't have their own views or ways to determine whether a information is right or wrong. Moreover, they can be affected by some of the…

If I think back far enough, I can still picture it perfectly. I remember sitting quietly in the library during first grade, scary “chapter” books surrounding me. Overwhelming me as I tried to read them even though my young brain wouldn't cooperate, just wanting to discover. Seeing me struggle, my teacher Mrs. Blankenship (I still remember her well) came and sat with me on the small, multicolored beanbags. Not only do teachers such as the one I had influence us as a child, they are an important…

Every year 35,000 Americans die from coronary heart disease another 3,000 die from lung cancer. All of these deaths have one cause. Secondhand smoke. Everyone has the right to breathe clean air. Each year 88 million nonsmokers are exposed to secondhand smoke according to the CDC. Children shouldn’t have to go out in public and breathe in nicotine filled air just because smokers can’t go without their fix. Smoking shouldn’t be permitted in public areas. During the eighteenth century cigarettes…

Schmitt insist that the friend -enemy distinction is the defining feature of the political, and that violence is the mode of preservation for the state and its beliefs. “Each participant is in a position to judge whether the adversary intends to negate his opponent’s way of life and therefore must be repulsed or fought in order to preserve one’s own form of existence” (Schmitt 1927, 27). The political exist to justly defend the created political order. A group of people who willingly engage…

Scene: A family reunion at a Thanksgiving Dinner held, begrudgingly, by Adrienne Rich and her girlfriend, Charlotte Perkins Gilman at Adrienne Rich’s family home. Set in Maryland. Her brother has brought his one child, Huckleberry Finn. William Faulkner has brought his wife, Gertrude Stein, and their three children, Jason Compson II, Quentin Compson, Benjy compson and Caddy Compson. Act I Scene I William Faulkner: Children, please don’t play in the snow. Caddy, pull down your dress.…

Two authors, two different people, do not always share the same views on everything; especially government. This is demonstrated through John Steinbeck’s novel The Grapes of Wrath and Henry David Thoreau’s essay Civil Disobedience. Both touch on the topic of government, and what rights human beings are entitled to. Politics is a very controversial topic in itself, but it is incredibly important that everyone creates their own opinions and convictions about said topic. One thing numerous people…

Their library media specialist is Joe Chludzinski. Students visit the library once a week as a part of their specials schedule, while some classes get to visit twice of week. During their time with Mr. Chludzinski and through the curriculum designed by Baltimore County Public School’s Office of Digital Learning, students are encouraged to use skills that promote learning through project based assignments, an important skill for the 21st century learner. In addition students visit the library…

Okhipo 1 Joseph Okhipo Susan Philips English 1102 26 October 2016 A Reading of William Faulkner “A Rose for Emily” William Faulkner’s “A rose for Emily” story is a very fascinating one. In “A rose for Emily” Faulkner tells the story of a lady who has been through a whole lot of drama in her life. Faulkner’s choice of imagery sets a very clear tone for the main motif of the story which is death. Everyone would see a rose as a mere flower or a sign of love and beauty but in this…

Should Scary Stories 3 be banned? The book that I read was "Scary Stories 3 More Tales To Chill Your Bones" by Alvin Schwartz. My book was about many different stories of gruels, creatures, and ghost. Many people think it should be banned, because its gruesome, the violence, and the profanity. I think it should be banned. Depending on your religion it could possibly offend you. My first reason the book is banned is the profanity. They do talk a little more advanced for this age…

The Influence of Literature Banning books for specific ages should be supported to prevent youths from being exposed to harmful content. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd, as well as other sources, include several incidents that impact both children and adolescents in a negative way. Reducing the amount of literature that is available for young aged children can positively influence their behavior in any situation. Although The Secret Life of Bees exhibits the freedom of speech and tools…