Let's start with the "political correctness" morons who want to "edit" Huckleberry Finn because some of the passages may offened someone. Please GET OVER IT! Huckleberry Finn is a part of our history and literary culture. It's Americana. Why don't you worry about the sexual violence, murder and mutilation that happens on TV and video games before you start editing books? Do you have enough editors to go through all the available books in this country. Shades of "1984"! for those of you scratching your head it's a book and fortunately you can still read it :)
I grew up in a multi-cultured neighborhood, where the way we talked to each other, and the names we called each other would bring gasps of horror to people today. Guess what most of us are still friends!
On another note, I've finally come to realize the difference between the republicans and democrats. The difference is which pocket your money comes out of...Politicians, what a group of mental midgets!
I really liked Mark Twain's book, he was a phenominal writer. He even wrote an amazing history book about Joan of Arc. It's a shame so many people take things from the past way out of context and forget about the essence of the work. That was what those times were like, his words reflect that. What's next, Dante's Inferno and the insensitive use of the word hell. I don't think the dark and middle ages were very sensitive to anybody, maybe those people should rethink what they are trying to do to books and history.
ReplyDeletePeople need to learn that without our history, we would be nothing! I am tired of the many excuses that people are using nowadays. Respect that's what its all about and many people out there just does not have it anymore.
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Welcome Maria, Hope I can keep you entertained :)
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