Freedom to read

[owlmoose]

Thanks to plantgirl for linking this amazing letter by librarian Jamie Larue responding a challenge to a children's book about a same-sex wedding.

Everyone who is interested in books or libraries should read this. Beautifully written, meticulously researched, it makes me want to stand up and cheer.

Comments

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[kunstarniki.livejournal.com]

My word! This Lou Franklin (http://loufranklin.blogspot.com/2008/07/uncle-jamies-disgrace.html) is a piece of work. Hysterical to a fare-thee-well.

Thank you so much for steering me to this discussion. The letter should be included in any modern collection dedicated to Freedom of Speech. It is beautiful in its logic and its courtesy.

Re: I

[owlmoose.livejournal.com]

No kidding. But I found Jamie's responses to Mr. Franklin to be just as wonderful as his letter -- even-handed, logical, calm, true. I think this man is my new hero.

[auronlu.livejournal.com]

Wow. Amazing letter. I've Stumbled and bookmarked it for future reference.