I find it interesting that we pick and choose rights we defend or want taken away.
These books, as Otto pointed out are available outside of the schools from which they are banned.
And why do we not discuss Huck Finn, To Kill a Mockingbird, Of Mice and Men, Harry Potter and so on also. All these books have been banned also.
http://www.bookreporter.com/features/010928-banned.asp
Banning books is flat out wrong, but it is not a government mandate it is a local school's decision, so it's not a true "banning".
Does the government tell you, or anyone in this country they cannot read these books? Does government the government forbid you from buying these books?
So they aren't truly "BANNED" are they. Certain schools or public libraries do not wish to carry these.
Years ago I would have fought against the schools and argued and blasted.... but now I realize.... they are available in this country, just not that school or public library.
Call me when the government decides to start making it illegal to read or buy these books.