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 Proposed Solution to The Banned Books Debate:

As a very well known and heated debate, there are a great deal of perspectives and thoughts surrounding a potential solution for 'banned' books. Ranging from complete compromise of the opposing sides stance and opinions, to an age based availability system, it goes without saying that most of these solutions are either to contentious or slowed down by the size of their undertaking. A proper solution or at the very least a baseline example of what could be done, would need to occupy the middle ground, recognizing both sides of the debate while still being willing to work with both groups views and opinions. 

 With both groups, as of now, unwavering in their support for their opinion, the solution appears rather clear: Find and read the books in question outside the classroom. Simply put, it takes away the responsibility of the school and the teacher providing a child a book that fits in with everyone’s opinion and beliefs. Yes, it does remove the book from public schools, but it has the benefit of encouraging kids to read more. In this scenario, kids would have to chose the book on their own and so long as they are not being harmed by reading it, have the right to read it even if someone doesn’t agree with it. They can even take it to school if they want as it is their book and not the schools, once again showcasing the separation of education and the book that people want removed. 

Though this solution may seem too drastic for a particular side or too linenat for another, I believe that a reminder needs to be made. The sides of this debate all carry good points and bad. Good approaches and bad. This proposed solution is meant to appeal to both sides in one way or another and provide as close as we can get middle ground where everyone can coexist, with their opinions and beliefs intact. 

-Hugh Hammons