Amazon cancelling books and Dr Seuss books being removed and “banned”

As an avid reader and book lover I’d never thought I’d see the day that literature would be removed from print and more or less banned. Ray Bradbury is probably rolling in his grave........”It was a pleasure to burn” 😢

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Pfuzylogic · M

I think it is quite easy to identify these illustrated pages as racist.
Our children don’t need to read them.

Cuda6868 · 51-55, M

@Pfuzylogic That may be true, however, removing any literature in my view is wrong and removes the impetus for discussion, regardless of how uncomfortable the subject.

Pfuzylogic · M

@Cuda6868
That POV could easily change if your demographic was the one humiliated. 🤨

windinhishair · 61-69, M

@Cuda6868 You can and will be able to buy any of these books in the future, at least on the secondary market. The Seuss estate has decided not to print them in the future, which is their right for their own property. There is nothing nefarious to see here.

Cuda6868 · 51-55, M

@windinhishair That is their right of course, doesn’t mean I agree with it.

windinhishair · 61-69, M

@Cuda6868 No one says that you have to agree with it. You are entitled to your own opinion. But those books aren't being removed, or banned, and it isn't part of a "cancel culture". They just aren't going to go through another print run at this time.