Free Stuff Friday: Banned Books Giveaway! October 2, 2009

I personally don't think these books should be banned from schools and libraries because some people didn't like them and what they're saying. I don't see whats so wrong with the truth being put out there. Its stupid that people can take away books that might make them look bad. Its kind of like taking the freedom of speech from us and thats just screwed up!

because in a world full of socialist,communist and capitalist propaganda, we know what goes on in this world but we live in fear of people realising the truth. we do not want our kids growing up to see how unfair we appear to other lives, so we hide it, we hide our unforgiven sins untill we bury them so far we cant see them. There may only be a small percentage of people who realise what goes on and how cruel it is, these people are the voice of the voiceless and deserve a change to show people what they deserve to hear... the truth.

These books were made to enlighten people's mind and this is just a way of censoring what people think. Just like other countries who we've looked down upon. We have the freedom of speech and press and we should be able to use it. Stop trying to lock us into a little box, gosh!

Oh wow I absolutly love these books.I read "Animal Farm" for the first time in sixth grade for fun, and I think I have read it twelve more times since then. Orwell is an amazing writer, and I also love 1984. The whole book is almost like a fairy-tale, until you look into the deeper meaning. It is almost a re-telling of Bolshevik Revolution in Russia, but using animals as the people. After the animals rid themselves of the opression of the farmer, they are not sure what to do, and thus follow whoever seems fit, eventually ending in the same dillema they had fought so hard to end. And I believe that using animals as the characters makes us feel more sympathetic to what the poor creatures are going through. I felt so bad for Boxer the Horse, But the sheep made me laugh (although they scared me with how mindless they were. They reminded me of the uneducated masses.) I would recommend it to ANYONE, and I actually made my little sister read it, needles to say she also fell in love with it.
I actually just read "The Jungle" for the first time just a month ago. It was a depressing and disgusting story and made me think of what it must have been like for the animals then if it was so bad for humans. Human work rights have gotten better, but it seems as though animals are still stuck in the past. It's so sad. :C

I was so amazingly excited to see these books on here. Any suggestions for books that seem to cover the same ideas?

I was so excited about the books I forgot to post WHY they should not be banned. (I had no idea they were banned by the way, that's frightening.)
If no one reads them however, than we're just helping more people that will be like the sheep in Animal Farm, who just follow whatever they are told to do and not question anything people of Authority do. And the fact that these books are banned make me wonder about the government a little. Are they trying to hide things such as the deplorable workers' rights they ignored and what a slow decsent into greed powered "communism" (It's actually not communism once it gets to like where China and the USSR got. Then it's a dictatorship in sheep's clothing.)
We NEED to push these books more into our educationals systems' liturature list.

I cannot believe that Animal Farm is banned! Ridiculous, and I think that no book should ever be banned. Every person needs to figure out for themselves what books are suitable for them to read-people shouldn't be able to judge what the rest of the world should or shouldn't read.
Glad I'm Canadian!

The Jungle should NOT be banned because I am sick of people turning a blind eye to what really is going on. It was the lovley Linda McCartney (RIP) who said "If slaughter Houses had glass walls we'd ALL be vegetarians" And it is the truth. I try to tell people who plug their ears and close their eyes about the farming industry that just because you pretend it doesnt happen does not make in dissapear. We live in an amazing vegan time- where we can have ice cream (so delicious makes a fab ice cream), cookies, cakes, faux meats, and faux cheeses. No animals should suffer. If we unban this book maybe we can get more vegetarian/vegans and finally animals will not feel anymore pain. *to keep the beatles theme* Paul McCartney said "that animal values its life just as much as I value mine" EMBRACE THE TRUTH

Last but not least-
I think Animal Farm should not be banned because its a unique, dark outlook on animal rights. It shows a different point of view, sadly animals dont have the option to fight back, maybe this book can have meat eaters a walk in their [animals] shoes.

Everyone deserves the right to read books and write them, to get their opinions out there. These books should not be banned because there is no logical explanation to ban a book that is just trying to get out their point. Long live paper books (maybe they'll start making recycled ones!)

We read animal farm in AP English class, and it is a very deep, powerful book with much symbolism relating to other often talked about topics in schools. Neither book should be banned, people have to stop turning the other way. As Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."

I have had the privileged to read Animal farm and some of the jungle in both my High school and College courses. These books DEFIANTLY should not be banned. The Jungle takes us inside the horrors of the meat industry and is a book that changed so many things for Labor workers in the early 1900s. Think of it like the Fast Food Nation of the early 20th century. From the 2 chapters i've read, its an excellent book that everyone should read
Animal farm is another great book. It is all about communism but with animals! Aesop's Fables meets Stalin. Not only is it educational to learn about communism, but it is also a great commentary about human nature. It also gets you to think, pigs and other farm animals are living creatures as well. They can feel pain, they have children, they communicate with each other, they eat, they breath, they play, they get sick, they are just like us. I'm surprised a pig commune hasn't already risen up to take over farms ^_^.
Everyone should get a change to read them. If not for all the reasons i've listed above, then for its literary work. I, for one, am glad my schools have not banned them

I believe that these books should not be banned because the happen to keep the world informed about the truth, the facts and what happens behind closed curtains. Just like how the truth always happens to be leaked out and people get in trouble, then the "people" end up hating the person that knew but if your able to get those books out and let the world know the truth i think it'd be great for the animals and the humans to know.

I cannot believe that in major chain bookstores, they sell autobiographies on serial killers. But now people are having problems with reading the truth about animal slaughter and cruelity.

I think the reason there is such an uproar is because they do not want to know, not wanting to know that the piece of chicken or cow they are about to enjoy, when though great pain and suffering.

Like they just want to enjoy their food with out the knowledge of not only the suffering but the disease these poor animals endure.

I have mad it my mission to tell my friends and family all the facts of what they are about to eat. For instance my mom's bf was eating KFC ... I told about about all the skin diseases these poor animals suffer and they are not treated before consumption. He made a vow never to eat KFC.

I see that as a huge victory in my eyes... one person at a time!

To all my fellow Veg/vegans keep up the good work and spreading our word!! Love You all!!!!

I have read both these books and find them both very educational and well written novels.
Mr Sinclair's book was one of the most eye opening books on the meat packing industry here in the midwest. He lived those moments and saw them with his own eyes which made them even more disturbing.
People should have always have access to things that tell a different side of what we are usually told in order to form their own outlooks on life and truly become their own person.
Animal Farm is one of those books that represent so many things that I can't believe it ended up on the list in the first place.
A book that pushes the idea that oppression leads to revolution no matter what your species, a book that is in direct support of Anarchism(a truly misunderstood way of life) and a book that shows what is more than likely going through the minds of every animal even on the small local farms should be able to be read and discussed by people in order to; once again, form their own way of thought on life.
in love and solidarity,
josh

Animal Farm is one of my favorite books!
I never read The Jungle.

because the world would be a very boring place if we had such censorship!

Well, first off, both books should not be banned because there is no logical reason to ban them in the first place. The subject matter within each book in no way constitutes the action of "banning" them in any public forum. Metaphoric/satirical expressions of greed and a lust for power have existed in countless other literary works since written word has existed. The "Holy" Bible itself includes many of the exact subjects touched in Animal Farm, yet there is certainly no shortage of copies floating around our nation's bookshelves, especially here in Arkansas where I live. As far as The Jungle goes, regardless of whether or not you agree with Upton Sinclair's views on government/economical procedure, his description of the meat-industry of the early 20th century are extremely valid and should by all means be made available to the public. Sheltering new generations from the neglect and mistakes of past ones is no way to educate and inform. It simply allows for the same neglect and mistakes to happen again.

it's simple: they show the REAL meat industry

these books shouldnt be banned because everyone has the right to read and support whatever it is they choose, no one should have the right to block the knowledge of others just because they dont like whats printed in these books.

As a teacher, I try to help my students to think for themselves. I hope to create a classroom of leaders, not followers. Be it in a school, a library, or a home, everyone should have access to all literature, then be left to think for themselves. Banning books (like "Animals Farm" and "The Jungle") prevents this free exchange of ideas.
Banning books doesn't create safety, or even squelch opposing points of view. All book banning does is create ignorance out of a culture of fear. I would love to add these oft banned texts to my teaching library as a way to fight silent injustices everywhere.

These books are literary classics! To ban a book that educates in such a fashion should be illegal! People need to know about all the animal cruelty there is right in their backyard! I remember the first time I read The Jungle, I almost puked but it was a wake-up call I needed and I think everyone needs a smack in the face with reality! And Animal Farm is the same way. It exposes and shows truth! A banned book should is against freedom of speech anyway! The constiution still exists, people! Ban the administrations that band the books, is what I say!

This is my first time really spending alot of time on the PETA website, so far I have signed up for about 5 different ways to help. I may not know alot now, but I am sure I will learn so much, thanks to this website. I believe everyone, young and old, need to be aware of animal cruelty. To ban books that are educational, and informational is just stupid! Duh, people can go online and see things far more disturbing than what is in a book. So why keep them out of the publics eye? This information needs to be shared!

I what to know how to win these things. That T-shirt would be awsome! I don't think the books should be banned from schools! also, I bought a "I am scared on needles too, please don't test on me," shirt and I LOVE IT!

I personally do not think these kinds of books should be banned from schools because children are influenced by what they see and what they read. If a child reads this, they most likely will adapt to it and understand what it is talking about. They will have that knowledge in their brain for their whole life, what having the knowledge means making the right choices. (In which the kids would do.) Every one deserves the right to have knowledge about almost anything that they want to know about. Also, the companies shouldn't ban books because there is no real explanation on why, unless they are just trying to state a point. But since we are too, we should get the chance. People shouldn't been kept inside their little whole for there whole life. They need to be educated on what is going on. They deserve to know the truth.

i believe that just because people have differences of view does not mean that they should all together eliminate something.
everyone will always, no matter what have differnt opinions. with these books they may offend some people, and to some people vegatarianism and animal rights is frowned upon just because they dont like it. its like with different religions, just because mormons dont like jehovah witnesses and christians, with catholics, doesnt give them a right to go burn all their bibles, and stuff that makes their religion real. and i dont think that leaving 2 books in bookstores and libraries will really make a differnce, they've been here this long, and just because one person was against it, it caused other to feel the same which is wrong.its a ripple effect. and should be stopped.

Even though I've already read "Animal Farm" for my 9th grade English class and I totally enjoyed it, I would read it again because it speaks about the reality of government propaganda. And "The Jungle" should not be banned because banning it would just prove that people deny the truth and why should the people NOT know what goes on behind slaughterhouse and meat packing plant doors?

Every one has the right to express opinion, and not just opinion, FACT!
These novels provide an entertaining read with wonderful, powerful messages and ones that EVERYONE need to be aware of. I have never read these books and now realise I must, maybe we should appeal to get these books on the sylabus/ciriculumn, ultimate rebelion, ultimate point!
Everyone has the right to express themselves, ESPECIALLY ANIMALS. They can't tell us how they're really feeling, or that they're in pain and we need to help. We need to make that point for them, writing books is one of the most compelling ways to do so!

Both books are truly eye-opening reads. My sophomore year of high school we were required to read 'Animal Farm' and most people were leery of the idea of an animal having a mind of its own. I read 'The Jungle' my junior year of high school and throroughly enjoyed its stark realism. I highly recommend it to people that are looking for new or differing viewpoints on subjects like animal cruelty, unfair labor, and human greed.
Both books offer dynamic insight on the under structure that rules society.

For starters, Animal Farm was one of the best books I have ever read by far. I believe George Orwell is one of the most compelling writers of our time. The issues dealt with in Animal Farm are meant to teach a lesson to everyone and really have an impact on the way people think. I know that is the effect the book had on me. After reading this book, I had a different perspective on leadership and how too much power really can get to your head. Even though the books main characters are animals, it is almost as if they are people. Some people think the book does not make sense or deal with real situations that are going on in the world today for that reason, but they simply are not looking at the big picture and the main message this book is trying to send out. Therefore, I think this book should be allowed back in libraries because it could really teach a lot to students who are willing to take the time and enjoy this wonderful book.
As for The Jungle, I read this book a few years ago, and it was also one of my favorite books. It really opened my eyes to what goes on all around us that we are completely oblivious to. This book made me realize that since then, many things have changes for people, because we have worked hard to get where we are today. However, things have barely changes for animals after all these years. There is no excuse that animals should not have just as many rights as we do. This book could teach many students to appreciate what they have, and to be thankful that so many things have changes, but also make them aware of the awful things that some animals still have to deal with.

animalfarm and thejungle should not be banned. they both have compelling stories that are true to life. while it may be hard to accept the story orwell presents with his talking animals taking over a farm, it is a wonderful commentary on the war. the fact that the characters are animals, poor Boxer's fate, that makes readers sympathetic to the animals' feelings. it makes them realize that the farmer is cruel enough that his animals are unhappy and it makes readers stop and think about animnal cruelty. thejungle is an important book when it comes to animal rights. when it came out, people were shocked by it because it exposed the terrible, unsanitary conditions of the factories that were processing the food they ate. but more than that, it was one of the first undercover missions that showed just how cruel these places that insist on killing animals and processing their remains for "food" really are. it showed that people are cruel, and that animals suffer. both of these books are crucial to the animal rights movement as well as how our society looks at the world and views their own actions. it cannot be stressed enough how important it is that everyone read these books at least once. because even if they aren't enough to make you consider your dietary habits and daily life, they are enough to make you at least a little bit more compassionate.

We live in America, the land of the free, or at least it is supposed to be. In order to maintain, or achieve, a free society, everyone must have an opportunity to experience different points of view. It is my right, not my privilege, (so many others have fought, including me, some have died for my rights) to have access to anything that can broaden my mind and my heart. Governmental control is not what is needed, nor is it that upon which this country was founded. In fact, censorship is quite the opposite. It is the free exchange of ideas and information that is needed. Then, and only then, can our society move forward.

Because thats life you know. Everyone has the right to read books and voice their opinion. You can't avoid the subject, thats that. Animals are beautiful loving things just like us! They shouldn't have to live in fear, heck thats ridiculous! They have feelings and families just like us and are capable of many things. i feel people forget that at times. These books shouldn't be banned because they are teaching us a lesson. Heck yes i am sure animals are mad at the people who kill them, but thats just karma. If you love them, they will love you

good books . . . . big oil became a big movie . . . . because there's going to be blood

thats a stupid reason to ban a book just because it talks about animals and how crappy there live is in a slaughter house. This book shows the cruel but true life on the farm. This book shows that animals cant defend themselves. because kids need to see how they get there half pounder. and last but not least,this book will show what people where missing all along

If we have to sit in school and beat our brains in while reading To Kill a Mocking Bird, why not read some REAL substance about the true meat industries?

I think it's important to know how horrible slaughter houses are for animals and humans. Being a human that kills animals for a living can't be good for them emotionally, and it's not right to kill an animal just because there are people out there how think it's impossible to live without eating meat.

They should NOT be banned because they offer very unique and thoughtful perspectives on the world and on how society is constructed. Any book that can provoke thought, inspire change and illuminate public social issues is valuable to society and should not be locked away just because some people view these books to be dangerous to their way of thinking.

I don't think these books should be banned because they will make people really think and there should never be a ban on thinking!

i would love to be able to read these books!

Neither of these books should be ban because they speak the truth. Often times the truth is hard to face, hence why Galileo was imprisoned and his books burned. Any book which speaks the honest truth needs to be made as public as possible, so everyone may remain informed. It doesn't matter how nasty the truth is, it deserves to be heard.

It is interesting to see how visionary Orwell really was.

These books being banned isn't doing anyone good.
Animal Farm has been read classroom to classroom, and has been overall a hit. There is no reason to ban these books just because it tells the truth. I LOVE Animal Farm, I read it back in ninth grade and ever since then, I have loved it. As far as the jungle is was also a compelling book, so these should not be banned, I am not just saying this for the contest i truly believe that people in grade school and library's need to have access to these books. NO BOOKS SHOULD BE BANNED. That is a right we have, we do not need anyone taking these rights a way.

Well i believe that the book Animal Farm by George Orwell should not be banned because there is an edducational meaning behind it. I attend a charter school and we read that book last year in my freshmen year. We enjoyed the book so much the teacher even brought in the movie so that we could watch it. It was very sad when the head pig died because all the animals got sad, which made me sad. I think that since it talks about dictators and has an education meaning on dictatorship and government then it should not be banned. Maybe parents are alert that it is too strong for the younger kids but it is definitely a good book for high school students like myself. We also had to write an essay on the book. My english teacher likes the book a lot too and she'd agree there is no reason to ban it. As for the Jungle it should not be banned either because it has an educational meaning to it.

Well i believe that the book Animal Farm by George Orwell should not be banned because there is an edducational meaning behind it. I attend a charter school and we read that book last year in my freshmen year. We enjoyed the book so much the teacher even brought in the movie so that we could watch it. It was very sad when the head pig died because all the animals got sad, which made me sad. I think that since it talks about dictators and has an education meaning on dictatorship and government then it should not be banned. Maybe parents are alert that it is too strong for the younger kids but it is definitely a good book for high school students like myself. We also had to write an essay on the book. My english teacher likes the book a lot too and she'd agree there is no reason to ban it. As for the Jungle it should not be banned either because it has an educational meaning to it.

because who is to say what books should be read or not once you start to banned books other things will follow

These books shouldn't be banned because they tell the truth. People can't handle the truth. Imagine if these book were in
EVERY school, college and library? We would have a world of vegetarians, or at least people who are aware of animal rights. Animal cruelty effects EVERYONE, from the tiniest baby, to the person in the white house.
These books are a person's point of view, and personally, I think their views are correct! "Just because it's always been that way doesnt mean its right".
UN-BAN THESES BOOKS!

Although I personally believe no book should be banned, I have a fondness for Upton Sinclair's The Jungle. It is a wonderful book about the horrors that occur in the meat packing industry and also offers insight in to the horrors of the immigrant population during that era.

if we ban these books people don't know that animals should be heard, that they have feelings to. one of the covers looks a bit gory but if we ban them we won't be able to read them!

we have free speech and right to press.
must i say more?
but i feel like with so little said, i must say more.
i dont think that animal farm should be banned. period. i have never read it myself. but reading the description kind of makes me think of what we have done to animals. humans have, in a way, conspired against animals and overtook their rights. i dont believe its fair to the animals. i think its a great idea for a book on how animals want to take over.:P and i dont think the jungle should be banned either, because the meat-packing industry gives a lot of people jobs, and im sure its a very compelling story. i myself would love to read it.
thank you.

The reason so many problems go unsolved in the world, is because so few people know about them. We should all educate ourselves in different cultures, religions, foods, etc. That way, we learn what we like, what we want and how we want our world to be. It's unjust to stop people from having the chance to learn more about reality and themselves. THese books should never be banned from schools, students deserve the right to read them.

Being critical is always the best way to change.
Even if it hurts, truth must be told, and that is whats going on with this books.
They tell the truth about a future or expose something that to others its hurtfull, uncalled for or simply putted "just not right"
Same as it was years ago with homosexuals, black skinned people, and so on, people used to "bann" them from society just because they were "different". Well same things happen to different stuff.
With movies, they just go out on certain markets and some times not even that, and with books, same thing, people dislike them, think they are rude or that they will five their children the wrong message.
I wonder since when was speaking your mind something punishable? Wasnt it something you can do because the law say's so?
Then, arent they breaking the law because they want to shut the mouth of someone that might not be speaking but is speaking his/her mind in words.
Next thing we know blinking and breathing might be banned from normal and moral societies.
How can they call themselves normal or even more moral when they cant even recognize that trying to shut up someone is denying them their right to live?
We live because we can express ourselves, because we are free to do so and because we can do so.
We die every day in wich we are told to shut up, change our mind and even more to stop thinking like we do.
We might not hear them saying it but it dosent mean they dont say it in rather polite ways.
Want to bann something? Bann poverty, cruelty, hunger, war, not ways of thinking or expressing yourself.

These books should not be banned as they show you the truth behind a major political party or business.
Animal Farm was probably one of my favorite books of all time as It showed me why communism doesn't work in action. Honestly, I can't think of a good reason to ban Animal Farm at all. Not only did it advocate the American's dislike of communism, it showed a legitimate reason for that dislike.
The Jungle sounded so gross and disturbing that I have yet been brave enough to read a copy. I hear it goes in depth of the meat-packing industry's unhealthy practices. I see no reason for a book like this to be banned. It gives you a very good historical perspective as well as making you never want to eat meat again.

The Jungle deserves to be seen by non-vegetarian eyes. The compelling words, in my opinion, and description of the horrors that lie within those walls, and hearing the words of those who are behind the work of the mass destruction. It's something every human should know, like learning your ABC's and tying your shoes.

The Jungle deserves to be seen by non-vegetarian, and vegetarians eyes. The compelling words, in my opinion, and description of the horrors that lie within those walls, and hearing the words of those who are behind the work of the mass destruction. It's something every human should know, like learning your ABC's and tying your shoes.

No books should ever be banned.

I totally dont think these books should be banned. they speak about strong stuff that people should read about. my friend told me about the book and i had wanted to read it so this is awesome. =]

I totally dont think these books should be banned. they speak about strong stuff that people should read about. my friend told me about the book and i had wanted to read it so this is awesome. =]

damn, and we just had banned book week yesterday at my school and i remember seeing the jungle but i didn't even look at it.
instead i just got carrie by stephen king.
almost done, but still feel bad about not buying the jungle.
i didn't know!!
and besides, i just had $20 left for the weekend.
='[

Just because a book tells the dark truth doesn't mean it should be banned. First off, books shouldn't be banned, free speech right? that includes books! And these books are not only a part of our past, they are also a part of our present and future, so why not read them? Just because its gory? I can pick up any old fiction book and find maybe even a more gruesome one. Like i said, just cause the book is about the truth, doesn't make it less important.

these books should not be banned. there's just no reason to do it. they just show us what we don't like to see, or what we ignore. i think books are awesome, because they show others perspective,but there are those that just live with lies.
hehe! books are "The DoPeSt*"
anyways why dipose them? it's not like people are forced to read them...right??
FREEDOM!!! tun tun TUNN (scary theme)XD
Books are our Friends not our Enemies!! :)

oh im so glad someone will be able to get the chance to show this amazing book around and keep the story going :)

Because they both contain information that can compel people to reconsider what they think they know.

Imo, animal farm is a classic, and far from being offensive, tho a bit outdated in terms of some details in the plot. The Jungle i havent read, however i suspect it would be removed due to the criticism towards capitalism. its absurd that these works of literature would be banned due to a difference in opinion./

I believe that these books should not be banned because it is a form of censorship. Just because these books are out there doesn't mean that one has to choose to read them. Furthermore it is an important subject that should be known to the masses, because just maybe if someone knew exactly what they were eating or where it came from they might choose to save a life. I can guarantee that there are many books out there that are worse than this, but they are not banned. Why? Try finding a suitable answer that makes sense. There is no reason why these two powerful pieces of literature should be banned from being sold, when ultimately it should be a choice that the reader should get to make for themselves whether or not they want to expose themselves to this kind of important knowledge.

WHY were they going to be banned in the first place?

Well because SOME people didnt agree with the views in this book. And if these books are banned, it'll just compromise FREE SPEECH!

They are great American Classics no matter the views or opinions of the author.

It would be a crime to keep Americas people from reading these books!

Upton Sinclair's The Jungle was a revolutionary book. this book was the starting point in regulated meat proccessing so if upton siclair never wrote this book then people would have still been eating mystery meat so all of you meat lovers out there should encourage books such as the jungle not rip them off of library and school shelves. also these book are part of history you cant just not teach them because then children do not know how people were thinking back when these books were created. both of these books could be cosidered historical novel because both deal it government ideals. also this is violating the costitutional rights given in the first amendment where is says that any literatue may be published and anyone may read it. if you take these book off of shelves then you might as well also take of award winning novels such as the great gatsby, pride and prejudice and things fall apart.

Those books shouldn't be banned because they teach us many lessons about human nature.

lol im going to read animal farm in school

George Orwells book Animal Farm should no be banned from schools or libraries because this book is a noted piece of literature, which, of course, may help the reader to catapult the imagination beyond the horizons of dogmatic adherence to idealistic or Utopian thoughts. It however, represents human characteristics in an analogy of animal instincts. This book has many important quotes that could really open you up to animal cruelty and how it not only effects animals, but people too, without realizing it. For example: “Four legs good, two legs bad.” This phrase constitutes Snowball’s condensation of the Seven Commandments of Animalism, which themselves serve as abridgments of Old Major’s stirring speech on the need for animal unity in the face of human oppression.

These books should not be banned because no book should be banned. Especially these, I still haven't had a chance to read them yet.
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When I was at boarding school in the UK, we studied Animal Farm in our English Literature classes.

The chance to read books that inform, entertain and make you challenge the world around you and your perceptions of it doesn't come along every day. So few people read these days that I think schools should be *encouraging* people to read books like these and think about the wider implications, not ban them!

These books are obviously based on subjects that people like to pretend don't exist or should not be known about. Animal Farm is based on people who's government is not something our government agrees with. Communism, Dictatorship, etc. has been pushed by our country for years to become non-existent. When China became a communist country our government refused to even acknowledge their existence. Or when Vietnam's Civil War broke out we stepped in to make it so that communists did not win. Just because we do not agree with what the story is based on doesn't mean we shouldn't read it, or be informed on the subject. Our country's power has always come from the people, and power can only come from the people when they are informed about the choices they can make. If we aren't even given that option wouldn't that be taking away our rights as humans? Besides this story is fictional.

The Jungle may be a critical book but that doesn't mean it's a bad book. People shouldn't avert their eyes or ears or minds from these kinds of things because they think it should be kept hidden away. People have the right to know, learn, understand, see, and hear. If they don't want to read this book they don't have to, but it also doesn't mean they can say, I want this book out of libraries and schools because I don't like the content, or I think it is inappropriate. It's not a about pornography, it's not talking about how someone else's religion is wrong or anything like that. It's talking about the "the poverty, horrible working conditions, and hopelessness experienced by the working class in the early 20th century—specifically those working in the American meat-packing industry" as Peta has said. Sinclair's book may gross some people out and be unbearable to some, but that doesn't mean you should hide it away in some dark corner of your mind so that you can be happier. The truth is hard to take, and sometimes you just need to know it.

Basically all in all people shouldn't push to ban these books because they don't like the content of it or they don't want their children learning these kinds of things, if they want to ban it, ban it for a ligament reason.

These books are obviously based on subjects that people like to pretend don't exist or should not be known about. Animal Farm is based on people who's government is not something our government agrees with. Communism, Dictatorship, etc. has been pushed by our country for years to become non-existent. When China became a communist country our government refused to even acknowledge their existence. Or when Vietnam's Civil War broke out we stepped in to make it so that communists did not win. Just because we do not agree with what the story is based on doesn't mean we shouldn't read it, or be informed on the subject. Our country's power has always come from the people, and power can only come from the people when they are informed about the choices they can make. If we aren't even given that option wouldn't that be taking away our rights as humans? Besides this story is fictional.

The Jungle may be a critical book but that doesn't mean it's a bad book. People shouldn't avert their eyes or ears or minds from these kinds of things because they think it should be kept hidden away. People have the right to know, learn, understand, see, and hear. If they don't want to read this book they don't have to, but it also doesn't mean they can say, I want this book out of libraries and schools because I don't like the content, or I think it is inappropriate. It's not a about pornography, it's not talking about how someone else's religion is wrong or anything like that. It's talking about the "the poverty, horrible working conditions, and hopelessness experienced by the working class in the early 20th century—specifically those working in the American meat-packing industry" as Peta has said. Sinclair's book may gross some people out and be unbearable to some, but that doesn't mean you should hide it away in some dark corner of your mind so that you can be happier. The truth is hard to take, and sometimes you just need to know it.

Basically all in all people shouldn't push to ban these books because they don't like the content of it or they don't want their children learning these kinds of things, if they want to ban it, ban it for a ligament reason.

I have heard of both these books and they should never be banned. these books should never be banned because they tell the truth and what is going on. The jungle actually tells about what is going on in the meat packing industry and all the discusting things that were happening behind closed doors, so the public should know about it because they shouldn't have trusted the factories. Upton sinclair actually showed what was happening whether people wanted to know it or not and it was a good thing he did because the people wouldnt have known how discusting the factories were. Animal farm shouldnt be banned because it shows how animals should have the same rights as us. No book should ever be banned because the author has the right to voice their opinion, that is what freedom of speech is. If nobody could speak their mind, the animals wouldnt have a voice to speak for them.

Those books should not be banned, they are works of art! It is important that everyone has access to these books because literature that makes people think is needed now more than ever!

These two books should not be banned simply because no book should be banned.

Instead of banning the books that inform people and convert them into wonderful Vegans (Claps hands and smiles), why don't we just ban slaughterhouses?
You'd think they were HIDING something, don't you?

Instead of banning the books that inform people and convert them into wonderful Vegans (Claps hands and smiles), why don't we just ban slaughterhouses?
You'd think they were HIDING something, don't you?

Instead of banning the books that inform people and convert them into wonderful Vegans (Claps hands and smiles), why don't we just ban slaughterhouses?
You'd think they were HIDING something, don't you?

Nothing should be banned if it can save lives and make a difference! Information is needed to make changes, and changes are needed to create a world that cherishes life- NOT abuses life. The world is too obsessed with money, when life (in every size, shape and color) is so much more precious.

It's unfair to the public that they don't know what's going on. My animal-rights-of-a-biology teacher didn't know what peta was until I told her. It's unfair to ban books just because they tell the truth, or tell of a reality that we don't want to face. People refuse to put feelings on animals because they don't want to put a face on what their eating. This world should raise their children on the TRUTHS not the lies. These books represent that.

I personlly feel that the whole banned books thing is ridiculously retarded!!!why do "they" get to decide what books we read, Animal Farm and Jungle are both compelling and well thought out stories which deserve to be respected, if you want to ban something why dont u ban those freaking vampire books!

FREEDOM OF SPEECH

In my opinion, no book, however distasteful some may find it, should ever be banned. I feel this way because it violates the right of free speech that we have fought so hard to have, and continue to fight for. We live in this country because we didn't want to be oppressed in the first place.
Books are created to share ideas, opinions, facts, and thoughts. What person A might find interesting or relevant, might not be so for person B. We're all different and therefore, have different interests. We should be free to pursue our interests in whatever manner we wish as long as we aren't hurting others in the process. We need a variety of subjects and stories to further our education, intellect, and to present new/different ideas. This could not be done if we were to decide what is and is not acceptable, that is for the individual reader to decide.

everyone, especially people who claim to be "animal lovers" has to read these books. I hate when people comment about me being a veggitarian, that we are supposto be carnivores and crap. They all say that becuse they dont know the reality and they turn a blind eye to the truth. They always claim it is not them who killed the animal so it ok cause its alreadt dead. If these people knew anything about how the wolrd ran they would know a little something about supply and demand and the choas it brings upon animals.

everyone, especially people who claim to be "animal lovers" has to read these books. I hate when people comment about me being a veggitarian, that we are supposto be carnivores and crap. They all say that becuse they dont know the reality and they turn a blind eye to the truth. They always claim it is not them who killed the animal so it ok cause its alreadt dead. If these people knew anything about how the wolrd ran they would know a little something about supply and demand and the choas it brings upon animals.

I believe these books shouldn't be banned because of the fact that education's purpose should be to show us BOTH sides of a situation, not just what the government may want us to see. The fact that the government is withholding so much information from us is just plain disrespectful to the American Citizens. The fact that they write our history books based off of what they want us to learn should be far enough misinformation to the general population. Also, in a political viewpoint, the very first amendment grants us the freedom of press. If the United States of America have guaranteed us this right, and begin to take it away slowly, who can imagine what they may want to deny us next..

I have personally never read The Jungle, but I have read Animal Farm. It should never be banned. My history teacher tells us very often that "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." In Animal Farm, it demonstrates what really was going on with communism during Stalin's time. If we forget what happened then, chances are it will happen again.

Not only does it demonstrate what was going on, it is also an entertaining book. I have to admit that it made me cry the first time I read it and realized that Boxer was going to "die in the hospital". At least everything worked out in the end. =]

I don't think these or any book should be banned. All anyone needs to do is look at the Nazi's and their book burning and how well that went and what great idea's they had. Need I really say more?

They shouldnt be banned because we should be open to all forms of literature including this. I think everyone should be shown the truth and George Orwell and Upton Sinclair try to show everyone how the life of the poor farm animals REALLY lived but our govenment just goes and tries to hide the truth. Our society is brainwashed with the fact that farm animals are free to enjoy the sun and live life but in reality its the total opposite. Innocent cows that are too sick to stand up are being kicked and thrown around like a piece of dirt by amoral workers. I think we should all stand up for what we believe in even if were standing alone.

Banning books from schools is depriving students of a well rounded education. Every book that is taken off the shelf of school libraries is another valuble loss of each student. So many kids already spend so little time reading that banning books will greatly diminish the expansion of not only their minds but their vocabularies and their world veiws. Each well written, intelligent book has more than words on a page. Each story is a film, a photograph, a lesson. They teach not only english but also history, geoography, government, world politics, and so many different subjects. Taking any book away from a student is taking away the promise to give the best education and prepare each person for the lives they will live outside of school.

I think these books shouldn't be banned from schools beacuse they stick up for animals and help others to see more clearly the benefits of respecting animals.

I don't think these boks should be banned because they are true. People have to know what is really going on in the world, they read it in the newspapers but won't take the time to read it n a book? Or even to let others read it? Being a vegan, I know that issues like the ones in these books are very important and should be available to anyone anywhere who would like to read them.

These books are classics. They both have universal themes that apply to everyone these are important to express.

Both books also tell the truth about an industry that not many people know about. The authors explain things clearly.

Literature also has a way of expressing feelings and ideas in a way that gets through to many people on an emotional and phylisophical aspect.

i think their just afraid that people will see and hear things that might or might not be new to them, and things that are true. Their afraid of truth and that kids and grown ups as well will learn these truths from these amazing books, so their trying to cover it up and make it go away. like government has always done with things that they dont approve of, or things they dont think we should see. its screwed up in so many ways. i dont think they should ban these books at all, not one bit, cause its like that saying, "taking candy from a baby." only in other words, i would put it, "takeing knowledge from the people." these books would teach so many things to people, for one, history. i think they should give these books out in schools. thats why i think these books should not be banned.

I distinctly remember people talking about reading animal farm in school, so i mean they couldn't have been seen as being that bad in the past. I think that it's the government's fault that many of the books are banned because they are scared of what some people might think. In actuality people need to read books that will open their mind and see things beyond what the government and media believe is what's right to show them. The government hides the truth from people and no one knows it. I think that we all need to expand our minds and learn what is right to learn for everyone not just for the people who we think matter (AKA government and celebrities), because they wouldn't matter without the people who the truth is with held from. Thus i think these books shouldn't be banned because the truth and a vaster expansion of the mind should be shown, not hidden.

These books should not be banned, because simply: Censorship is wrong. We have the right to free speech. Censorship is just wrong.

The banning of these books is a terrible injustice. Anyone who thinks these books should be band is not American and breaking the first amendment. These stories express true values and show things everyone could learn from. People shouldn't be afraid of there mistakes and hide them but tell them and let others learn from them. Real things happen just like the things in Animal Farm. There is communism and this book helped learn about its cruelty and stop it, but the government wants to cover it all up until its too late and there is a real communist threat. The Jungle really happened and things like it still go on today. People are forced under harsh conditions and mistreated just so they can afford enough food to starve, but people also hid this from America so no one would know or care while innocent people are mistreated. I am glad we have these books to educate people and help stop injustices like this. And I am ashamed to have a government that would break our own constitution to hide these in justices. Everyone has a right to say whatever they want no matter how terrible the truth is and no matter how much one group of people may not like it. I am glad people write things like this to educate us and move our world forward.

The banning of these books is a terrible injustice. Anyone who thinks these books should be band is not American and breaking the first amendment. These stories express true values and show things everyone could learn from. People shouldn't be afraid of there mistakes and hide them but tell them and let others learn from them. Real things happen just like the things in Animal Farm. There is communism and this book helped learn about its cruelty and stop it, but the government wants to cover it all up until its too late and there is a real communist threat. The Jungle really happened and things like it still go on today. People are forced under harsh conditions and mistreated just so they can afford enough food to starve, but people also hid this from America so no one would know or care while innocent people are mistreated. I am glad we have these books to educate people and help stop injustices like this. And I am ashamed to have a government that would break our own constitution to hide these in justices. Everyone has a right to say whatever they want no matter how terrible the truth is and no matter how much one group of people may not like it. I am glad people write things like this to educate us and move our world forward.

Why ban a book when it is a true classic? It is a classic for a reason. They were written to enlighten everyone on how our world is being run and how we are treating animals and lower class society. If you don'tike the book, don't read it, it is as simple as that. Don't worry about offending children, chances are, they're more open minded than their parents. Teach them today so they can better our society tomorrow. Bannig a book because someone said it is offending is just showing how closed minded that person is. It is their own loss because they are losing out on literary classics, which is a true shame.

Personally I dont think any book should be banned.The book was published for a reason,for people to read it,not for people to ignore it.

These two books show the truth about how some humans really do think they are the best and have the right to kill other animals. The Jungle is the reason I became a vegetarian and the both may be explicit but if they weren't explicit they wouldn't get the attention they have received and they wouldn't have had such an effect on so many people. These books can open your eyes to what is really going on around you. By banning these books would be like hiding the truth about how we care for the animals we share this planet with. They shouldn't only not be banned but they should be incorporated into school curriculum even more. They emphasize animal’s right and how it is not ok to treat them like a piece of dirt. Just because their animals doesn't mean they don't have families, emotions, and a beating heart. These books also teach important life lessons that you will use in many ways and they might not all even apply to animals. These books shouldn't be banned for all the reasons that were just listed and should also play a bigger role in the school curriculum for those same reasons that have been listed.

I never heard of these book's! Now I want to read them. Especialy The Jungle. No!, no book should be band. There are so many book's, and movies out there that should be, but there not! I have noticed anything you can find hides the truth. No one wants you to know whats realy going on. The more I know! The less I suport! Take Meat for instance, Thanks to Peta I've been Vegitarian for a month now, due to the Truth, & Reality!

These books should not be banned in schools, or anywhere else in the world because people have the right to choose for themselves what they find offensive. People also are smart enough to know right from wrong, although in the case of animals many are not very intelligent. By banning things that only a few people find offensive or "unsafe" you are denying others the right of learning wrong from right or good from bad. Personally I LOVE reading books that have been banned, partially because they are so controversial but mainly because they are simply the best literary works ever written and enjoyable beyond belief.

"When some animals are more equal than others... The others get discriminated, slaughtered and consommated!"

First of all for everyone who uses the name socialism in vein, believe it or not, but in this time George Orwell would be a socialist fighting the capitalist system and globalization. The system that we now-a-days call democracy, is as corrupt and egocentric as the one discribed in Animal Farm. Some animals are more equal than others. Everything for some, poverty for all. These books should be basic school literature with possibilities to self interpretation and discussion. It's already painful enough that popular media aren't able to bring objective information (if you don't believe me: read or watch anything Michael Moore made. Even more: if they ban books like these, the next things will be video's and books from organizations like Peta.

Read and educate yourself! Question and question again. Even question your own questions. Don't take things for granted, like you've questioned eating meat and wearing animal skins, things everyone else never cared about!

Why shouldn't these books be banned? First of all, The Jungle is a beautiful piece of educational literature. Reading it in high school changed my life and was part of the reason I got on the path on animal activism. As for Animal Farm, I've never actually read it, but would love to. The reason I don't think it should be banned is that it's classic literature. These should be required reading books in school, not banned. Even if you don't agree with the messages, it's still something new to learn and read, and the more education, the better, right? I'd rather have teens read books that are considered controversial than have them not read at all, especially when it comes to animal activism in literature, because there's so few classic books on the subject that are taught. I can just say that reading The Jungle was an amazing experience, I've re-read it three times, and everytime, it makes me want to learn more about the world.

I think they shouldn't be banned from schools, Because no matter how gory or nasty something is, It's the truth, and kids should know about it. The kids could even care and want to help out, No one would ever know until that child is old enough to see things that are in these books. I myself have never read any of the books, But I know if they're banned, They've put too much truth in them. And If I ever have a chance to have these books, I will share them with SO many people. Things like this;Real life, Should NOT be banned from anything! People deserve to know what's going on. And it's not like these books were made up, There's REAL PEOPLE behind them, TRYING to tell people the gruesome story about what people do to animals. Why shouldn't people be able to know? I for one, think they should allow this back into libraries, Because I would check it out, and so would allot of other people, And they could share it with their friends. That book would be come a BIG hit, and more people would be aware of the abuse people are putting animals through. And it's not like it's just people telling the stories, Animals are too. Just the reactions you get out of them before anything happens, is where the true story is. I really and truly hope these get untanned someday, It will teach ALLOT of people something quite important. I hate the idea of people not knowing about the cruelty that's going on in the world, so they just overlook it. I'm sure if more people knew, things would happen quicker! Animals would be saved, and people would be more educated about it. Animals are JUST like us! They have Feelings and Family, Why should they live life fearing every move they make? How do you think they feel, knowing the pain they will once feel, by seeing their family get picked off one by one, fearing for the day it would be their turn? Isn't this supposed to be America? Land of the free? Why can't people see these animals need to be free, Why can't they just listen to the screams they're giving out when they're being boiled alive? This book, should not be banned, It has too much information people SHOULD know. It's not like they don't have a choice to read it, and HAVE to. Isn't that what libraries are for?? To pick out what kind of book you want to read? If someone doesn't like Fantasy books, of course they aren't forced to check them out! So why would they be banned for people that want to know these things? Some people don't have access to a computer to find out, so they rely on books. And what happens when they can't find books that explain things that they want to know? They wont find out, So that's just 1 less of the people who could help out animals being abused. I want to read these two books so much, That I am willing to do anything for them, I want to share them with EVERYONE I know, I want those people to read it until their eyes bleed (Well at least until they're willing to help(:) And I'm so sure that they will. If I win this, You can count on me to help spread the word. This book SHOULDN'T BE BANNED, AT ALL. PEOPLE HAVE A RIGHT TO KNOW THINGS!

i don't think these books should be banned. these books tell a compelling story of how animals are being treated. banning these books will let people not be educated about the cruelties of the meat-packing industry.

The Jungle isn't banned. It's still very available.
Get your facts straight

Those books should absolutely NOT be baned from any schools or libraries because it tells the truth about communism, and socialism. We should have the right to information, in a democratic country were we are free. The younger generations deserve the right, and the accessibility to such novels that can give them this information. It is to help them understand what is still going on in other countries to this day! In perhaps a less harsh maner then how it would be said in any (less interassting) history books.

i think they should not be banned because they let people know how things were back then they help people learn, and to see how far weve come from then and how much farther we can go

no book should ever be banned, people have the right to read whatever they please. but books like Animal farm should be read, besides in the book it is animal violence that leads to all of it, so what if they dont approve of it these are the people that will cause our government to fail and to cause hate and violence in the world but no these books should not be banned

I don't think these books should be banned because its the truth. The world deserves to know what goes on in the rest of the world. People would want to help unlike the people who do this to animals. They just don't want their company to be shown for what it really is. Well their lives do need to be messed up and exposed today. Thats why i don't think these books should be banned.

I have worked in a public library since I was 15. And had never realized that some books were banned, while others were promoted. Just like people, books have souls, and who is to say what books should be read and not read. The life of a book is determined soley by the reader. A person gives life to a book as they read it for the first time and decide if they want to continuing reading, in which case the book comes alive; or they choose to not finish reading, the book is set down and is essentially dead. However, this is the normal order of books, they were created for a reason: to inspire, lift, chastise, make people think outside the box, inspire, and live on in the souls of the readers. I think no books should be banned, but that individuals should need to decide for themselves and not worry what others think.

I think they shouldn't be banned because it exposes to the world and book lovers what goes on in animal industries across the world, all inside of a good book. I want to read them :)

I don't believe that any books should be banned. I've always felt that way since I was able to read books.

These books in particular shouldn't be banned because they tell interesting stories, and The Jungle is true. My American History teacher was telling the class about that period in time, and he had the book in the room, and talked about what it was about, and why he liked it. It's because it's pretty much a part of history, in a sense.

No books should EVER be banned, because that would be dictating what a person can, and can't read, which in turn dictates the way a person thinks, which then affects the way one acts...it's just a HUGE snowball effect.

these books shouldnt be banned anywhere because they show a new perspective on ideas. telling a person how you see things is what helps them make informed desicions. in north america it is a right to havbe freedo of expression and by banning these books, your taking away that right from the author.

I don't think they should keep these kinds of book of the shelves of libraries, school libraries, and book stores because these are important issues that our world is facing and i think everyone has a right and deserves to know how the animals you eat are treated. I'm glade that i do not eat meat. I would feel terrible if i still did.

let the truth be told, it's only educational...and right!

I do not support banning books. Critical thinking is a skill that all adults need and banning books takes away a large part of our ability to develop that skill.

Also, people will learn more by being exposed to all sides of the issues and proponants of a given position will make their position stronger by developing logical arguments rather than silencing the opposition.

Books in general should never be banned, just because someone doesn't agree with a particular topic or theme, doesn't mean they should deprive the younger generation of the literary experience that we so desperately need. We're not going to make our public schools any better if we ban books that deal with controversial topics, if anything, we need to teach kids about these books and why they're so controversial. Hiding them from us and hoping we never see them is not going to work, the fact is that kids are drawn to banned books because of the simple fact that they're banned, so in the long run, it's hurting any cause that the people banning the book had set out to prove. Although I've never read Animal Farm or The Jungle, I'm sure that these books provide important teachings and ideas that our generation needs to learn. We need as much exposure to different ideas, beliefs, and values as we can get, so we become better educated for our extremely diverse world.

that is crazy NO book no mater what should EVER be banned! It is someones opinion. the book was published in the first place so it should be read and encouraged to read, someone should not have there opinion put aside because someone disagrees...one does not choose what someone should decide to do and it should not be discouraged, but promoted. we dont decide for anything you decide for yourself.
dont not publish a book if u are just going to ban it from being read, that is a huge disgrace to the author and to anyone who is interested.
WE ARE FREEWILLED! U SHOULD NOT CONTROL SOMETHING ELSE THAT CAN CHOOSE FOR ITSELF!
you cannot hide the facts they will come out in some way or another do not think u can stop it!

LET IT LIVE LET IT LIVE!!!!!

PS- PETA is extremly inspiring keep the change for the better!glad youve done this!

It tells the whole truth about meat.

These books shouldnt be banned from schools or libraries because if i wanted to know how unsanitary the meat industry is then i should be able to get info on it. They(meat industry) just doesnt want us to be concerened about what goes into our stomachs(for those who are meat eaters) when we have the right to know.

A customer or a reader, has the right to choose to select a book or not select a book; it is not to be done for that person. Read it or do not read it, but the choice must always be there.

Banning truth-bearing books from educational institutions is ridiculous in itself. The cold facts of life do not cease to exist simply because they are ignored. The children of our society are being raised by blinded guardians. Their chances of forming a secure personal opinion based off of solid facts are being blighted by the lies that are being forced upon them. Our world needs to wake up, and allow its future leaders to grow around what's really happening. These books are windows into the reality of our current world. If the truth is not told correctly and held by our society's people, then our race will simply continue to waste away, barely surviving on this dying little planet we call home.

these books shouldnt be banned because everyone has a right to read what the author has to say. there should always be a choice for the readers and no one should take away a free will.

I do NOT think that these books should be banned because I believe that people should have the right to access real information about whatever they want. I think that it is horrible that someone would even think of banning either of these books just because they don't respect or care about animals as much as we all should.

We should ban the ones that won't to ban any book.

Animal Farm is a classic!

I don't think any book should be banned. No one has the right to say whether or not someone should read a book. This is a free country!

censoring in the u.s. has become beyond ridiculous. they seem to have this idea that they can ultimately create the perfect society by limiting us all to only what THEY want us to see and hear. well, people will always be opinionated, and not having things to support their beliefs will just make them even more determined to act out. besides, if something is censored, no matter how heavily, chances are it'll be discovered someday and then there'd be even more commotion -- from the people who didn't want it leaked AND from the people who were having something hidden from them.

I don't think either of these books should be banned because I feel everyone should have the write to choose which books they want to read or don't want to read. This is just one more way the government can control our lives.

These books are too important to ban.

They shouldn't be banned because we shouldn't be banning books and they have a great message

I saw the movie "Animal Farm" in college and it was awesome.

I don't believe any book should be banned. Freedom of Speech is a liberty I choose not to ever give up on.
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Freedom of speech, that simple!

I don't think they should be banned because students should be able to choose for themselves what they want to read.

I do not believe anyone has the right to ban any books, or opinions. Because the fact of the matter is people will read literature and form there own opinions on many subjects. Reading just opens up your mind to so many more ideas that you may have not had a chance to hear before. Banning things just makes people want them more.

I cannot believe that Animal Farm is banned!

The Jungle pushed me into vegetarianism years ago. The meat industry may not be what it once was, but this is the book that changed all that. If this book were to be forgotten, there is the distinct possibility that people will forget what it once was like and how bad it can get.

Animal Farm is a great look at the nature of society. Things don't stay equal for long- it isn't animal nature and it isn't human nature.

i dont think these books should be banned from schools and libraries because they both tell stories about events that had occured at one time, and its not okay to just to try and hide the truth from people the people of the world have a right to know whats happened,how is that supposed to be a good example for the next generation or the current generation. its pretty much teaching them that if something happened that was not okay or just because people didnt like it th e solution is to hide it and pretend like it didnt happen .another reason for the bok not to be banned is because the authors george orwell and opton sinclair took the time to write the books and had someone think the book was good enough to be published for the world to read and just bc some people dont like the subjects of what the books contain they shouldnt be banned

These books shouldn't be banned. If they think it is innapropiate, let them think that. I think that would be awesome if the animals unite against the humans! They deserve a chance to see what it feels like at the top of the food chain!

Animal Farm is very important to read with our current situation.

we should be able to get these banned books because well it is self explanatory we need to be able to hear aboutanimals their rights and their feelings. long story short we should be able to read there because we need to know about animals.

we should be able to get these banned books because well it is self explanatory we need to be able to hear aboutanimals their rights and their feelings. long story short we should be able to read there because we need to know about animals.

we should be able to get these banned books because well it is self explanatory we need to be able to hear aboutanimals their rights and their feelings. long story short we should be able to read there because we need to know about animals.

We live in a free country. Books like this should not be banned because they have views in it that someone else wants to suppress. Books like this should not be banned because there are people out there who care to read the opinion, truth, or fiction of other writers and those people will buy or rent those materials. Certain books may be banned from libraries with certain policies, but no book should be banned from the public.

Every voice and opinion should be heard by our youth so they can grow up with the truths of man to make their own life decisions on. They should not be sheltered and kept to learning or accessing only those things mainstream society wants us to know. Ideas and revolutions stem from the unordinary... change only comes from free thinkers.

I honestly dont think these books should EVER of been banned from anywhere. Thers no need to hide the truth- i mean they eat it they might as well know what happenens to make meat.
I would LOVE to own/read these books, and i would have all of my friends read it also.
Even if i dont win- ill be talking to my school about owning a couple copies....
thanks PETA2 for all you do for the animals! luv ya, hope i win!

People need to know what is happening with animals. Some people dont even know that animals parts are used for medicines or that their furs might have been used to make their clothes. People should have the right to know what is really going on with the animals that we all LOVE!

i think they should not be banned because if they are banned people in this world would not know whats going on, on factory farms and what these people are eating when the farmers dont take care of the chickens, cows,pigs, and any other farms with all the eye infections all the disese's spreading throught the meat.

Here in Canada I have to read Animal Farm for my english class. It should not be banned from anywhere. It is a very interesting book.

I actually read Animal Farm in 8th grade last year and it was great. I wasnt aware it was banned since half the school was reading it as part of a requirement for school.

I would love to read and have those books.
Thanks for the contest.

I think it is great, that these books are still circulating. I had to read Animal Farm when I was in elementary school. It was my first experience with political ideology. It is sad that the world is still full of tyranical leaders. People forget that most of our grand parents immigated to Canada to be free of communism and dictators because they were murdering people unjustly. Democracy the alternative choice to achieve freedom for all is being dubbed 'a secret conspiracy' by some, there is no conspiracy, people have been outspoken for 50 years that the goal is to rid the world of the backward mentality of tyrany.

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