Over the years, I have been writing about misconceptions regarding the schooling process. The purpose of these posts is to explain why I disagree with various comments that I have heard people make about schooling. These are meant as personal thoughts rather than conclusive proof, and I will admit that I'm not always the best at explaining my thoughts. Regardless, I have decided that I should be willing to share these posts when I encounter someone online who makes an argument that I have already discussed.
Although I agree that a lot of Republicans are going overboard in removing books that they don't like from schools, I also have issues with some of their critics. For example, they compare books to guns and insist that books have never killed anyone. That's not true.
An obvious example that Conservatives will hate is the Bible. Actually, there are a lot of religious books that can be tied to death. Wars have been fought over religion.
Another potential issue is mental health. If books are forced on children, this can be detrimental to mental health. This is especially true if books are used to attack or force beliefs. Mental health issues can lead to other problems including suicides, substance abuse, and violence.
Another potential issue is radicalization. If people read the wrong books, especially if they are susceptible to suggestions, they can lead people to join questionable causes. In some cases, they can join groups that embrace violence.
Let me say this clearly. Books can kill. It may not be as direct as gunfire, but there is no question whatsoever that books can lead people to potentially lethal situations.
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