few questions

[TheGeekess]

What 's the reason for banning the Hunger Games books?

What's the reason for banning ANY book?

 

[Ohiogal]

What 's the reason for banning the Hunger Games books?

The reasons given: sexually explicit material, it is unsuited to the age group and it has violence.
Careful about the spoilers below:
Read more: http://www.care2.com/causes/banned-books-the-hunger-games.html#ixzz1telLsWBY

http://www.blogher.com/banned-books-week-suzanne-collins-hunger-games

Ummm, I read all three books and didn't see ANY sexually explicit material. But maybe the sex was hidden in camouflage. Or maybe a kiss is considered sexually explicit. Ummm... confused at that. As for the "it has violence" -- ummm, DUH! Unsuited to the age group -- that depends on the child. My oldest has read it and seen the film. No, not thirteen yet. LOVED it. Loved all three.

 

[kkimberh]

I am trying to see all of the comic book hero movies before I see The Avengers. Little dude and I are on a mission!

They have them all out on RebBox right now... DD and I have gotten to Ironman I and II, and Thor so far.

 

[Ohiogal]

What's the reason for banning ANY book?

Narrow minds. Basically the idea that if it offends them it shouldn't exist at all.

 

[Zigner]

What's the reason for banning ANY book?

Well, Mein Kampf caused quite a problem...

 

[Ohiogal]

Well, Mein Kampf caused quite a problem...

Yes but if it is banned, then we don't get to educate people about the mistakes made due to what is in that book> That book has value and should not be banned. Nor should it be relegated to where only a select few can have access to it to make sure it is properly studied/utilized/learned.

I am so totally anti banning of books. As for banning hunger games because of sex, violence and unsuitable to age group -- let's start by banning the Bible -- it has ALL those things. Every single one. Yet the people calling for a ban -- many of them use their religion as a reason why hunger games should be banned. The Bible is one of the worst offenders for containing sex, drugs, alcohol, violence...

 

[Zigner]

Yes but if it is banned, then we don't get to educate people about the mistakes made due to what is in that book> That book has value and should not be banned. Nor should it be relegated to where only a select few can have access to it to make sure it is properly studied/utilized/learned.

I am so totally anti banning of books. As for banning hunger games because of sex, violence and unsuitable to age group -- let's start by banning the Bible -- it has ALL those things. Every single one. Yet the people calling for a ban -- many of them use their religion as a reason why hunger games should be banned. The Bible is one of the worst offenders for containing sex, drugs, alcohol, violence...

I agree with you - while the book itself is by no means to be taken lightly, my reference to it was meant in jest.

ETA: And, specifically relating to Mein Kampf - I was making an obtuse reference to the fact that, without the huge amount of money generated by that book, it's entirely possible that the horrible Austrian may never have gotten anywhere.

 

[TheGeekess]

Narrow minds. Basically the idea that if it offends them it shouldn't exist at all.

It was a rhetorical question.

 

[Eekamouse]

I can't wait to see Snow White and the Huntsman. It looks like it's going to be a good movie.

 

[CSO286]

I am so totally anti banning of books. As for banning hunger games because of sex, violence and unsuitable to age group -- let's start by banning the Bible -- it has ALL those things. Every single one. Yet the people calling for a ban -- many of them use their religion as a reason why hunger games should be banned. The Bible is one of the worst offenders for containing sex, drugs, alcohol, violence...

It's funny, on the Christian radio the other day, the Pastor was talking about biblical family values and how some churches won't marry or accept as members folks have been previously divorced or had children out of wedlock, etc....He then led into how it is virtually impossible to find an "ideal family" in the Bible. Almost every family mentioned was completely dysfunctional--murderers, rapists, slanderers, human traffickers, etc.....

Remove the plank in thine own eye before pointer out the splinter in your brother's.

 

[Zigner]

Remove the plank in thine own eye before pointer out the splinter in your brother's.

Oh, I am so tempted...

 

[stealth2]

#2 and I both loved the Hunger Games series. I have not seen the movie, she has - and hated it.

Anyone want to her about the duckling she brough home the other day?

 

[Proserpina]

#2 and I both loved the Hunger Games series. I have not seen the movie, she has - and hated it.

Anyone want to her about the duckling she brough home the other day?

Dude, much as I love you, you KNOW what I'd do with the duck.

And it would taste delicious.

 

[Ohiogal]

Dude, much as I love you, you KNOW what I'd do with the duck.

And it would taste delicious.

Now that is just violent. And mean. The poor duck. Hide your pets. Pro will eat them if given the chance.

 

[stealth2]

Now that is just violent. And mean. The poor duck. Hide your pets. Pro will eat them if given the chance.

She's too little and cute to be eaten. The duck, not Pro.