the school just told us they are putting the books back in the classroom starting today. honestly i am so relieved that we actually pulled this off and got them to listen. we should keep a close eye on things to make sure the library stays open to all ideas …
November 13, 2017
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Students at Rigby High School, especially those currently enrolled in U.S. Government and Political Science 101 have been dealt an injustice. The book 1984, written by George Orwell, depicts a dystopian society in which the government has full control over its citizens lives. Due to the complaints of a parent of a student at Rigby High School, this book has now been removed from the classrooms due to a "vulgar" scene contained within. They claim that their child should not be exposed to this during their education, but the lesson contained within this book is much larger than that of a vulgar scene. Students of Rigby High School have now seen the full effects of a government with unchecked powers as the school administration has removed the book from its classrooms without due process. Not only is it an injustice to the students by preventing them from learning important life lessons, but it also it extremely inconvenient as they are almost half way through the trimester and must now start an alternative assignment. The many should not have to suffer because of the one who feels an injustice done unto them. After all, "A virtue untested is no virtue at all." -John Milton
Sign this petition to show the Rigby High School Administration that you do not support their action of banned 1984 and censoring the learning of its students!
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Reached 500 supporters
September 24, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
September 22, 2017
224 Comments
The guardians of the education of our youth display their discomfort with the rigors of creating an educated mind by acting against this book without following due process. This is called censorship, one of the favorite methods of the those who war against education.
I believe parents should have the right to ask for an alternative assignment if they don't want their children to read a specific book, but the district shouldn't be banning classic books that teach important lessons just because it makes someone uncomfortable.
Sensoring books, especially books as historic and significant as George Orwell's 1984, does not serve your educational mission. If parents are concerned about the content of books, either they or their children need to seek readers advisory from their librarian.
As a parent in the community, I think it is a travesty that 1984 has been banned at Rigby High. How ironic that a book about what can happen when government officials have too much power gets BANNED by those in elected positions. Such a shame.
The book 1984 has probably never been more timely. If a parent has an objection, then the school can make accommodations for their child. As an educator, it is important that we allow our students to discuss difficult issues and develop their own opinions.
I am against the brutal Indian government who brought SIKH genocide in Punjab and suppressing SIKHs till now. No independance for SIKHs has been given till now. Instead SIKHreligion and religious sentiments are hurt everyday here.
This book is a literary treasure and conveys a very strong warning about how government should and shouldn't act. For it to be banned over a scene, that a high school student should be mature enough to handle, is absolutely ridiculous. Coddling our students only does them a disservice in the long run.
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the school just told us they are putting the books back in the classroom starting today. honestly i am so relieved that we actually pulled this off and got them to listen. we should keep a close eye on things to make sure the library stays open to all ideas …
November 13, 2017
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Students at Rigby High School, especially those currently enrolled in U.S. Government and Political Science 101 have been dealt an injustice. The book 1984, written by George Orwell, depicts a dystopian society in which the government has full control over its citizens lives. Due to the complaints of a parent of a student at Rigby High School, this book has now been removed from the classrooms due to a "vulgar" scene contained within. They claim that their child should not be exposed to this during their education, but the lesson contained within this book is much larger than that of a vulgar scene. Students of Rigby High School have now seen the full effects of a government with unchecked powers as the school administration has removed the book from its classrooms without due process. Not only is it an injustice to the students by preventing them from learning important life lessons, but it also it extremely inconvenient as they are almost half way through the trimester and must now start an alternative assignment. The many should not have to suffer because of the one who feels an injustice done unto them. After all, "A virtue untested is no virtue at all." -John Milton
Sign this petition to show the Rigby High School Administration that you do not support their action of banned 1984 and censoring the learning of its students!
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Reached 500 supporters
September 24, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
September 22, 2017
224 Comments
Isn't it ironic that in today's divided social and political climate it is THIS book that is banned from a high school? We shouldn't be afraid of words, we should be reading them and thinking deeply about them instead.
The guardians of the education of our youth display their discomfort with the rigors of creating an educated mind by acting against this book without following due process. This is called censorship, one of the favorite methods of the those who war against education.
I believe parents should have the right to ask for an alternative assignment if they don't want their children to read a specific book, but the district shouldn't be banning classic books that teach important lessons just because it makes someone uncomfortable.
Sensoring books, especially books as historic and significant as George Orwell's 1984, does not serve your educational mission. If parents are concerned about the content of books, either they or their children need to seek readers advisory from their librarian.
As a parent in the community, I think it is a travesty that 1984 has been banned at Rigby High. How ironic that a book about what can happen when government officials have too much power gets BANNED by those in elected positions. Such a shame.
The book 1984 has probably never been more timely. If a parent has an objection, then the school can make accommodations for their child. As an educator, it is important that we allow our students to discuss difficult issues and develop their own opinions.
I am against the brutal Indian government who brought SIKH genocide in Punjab and suppressing SIKHs till now. No independance for SIKHs has been given till now. Instead SIKHreligion and religious sentiments are hurt everyday here.
This book is a literary treasure and conveys a very strong warning about how government should and shouldn't act. For it to be banned over a scene, that a high school student should be mature enough to handle, is absolutely ridiculous. Coddling our students only does them a disservice in the long run.
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Isn't it ironic that in today's divided social and political climate it is THIS book that is banned from a high school? We shouldn't be afraid of words, we should be reading them and thinking deeply about them instead.