I just had a conversation in my english class today revolving book burnings. We're reading Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, and it deals with book burnings. Well, there was recently a book burning with Harry Potter books. Many people in my class said that it's your choice to burn a book and it has to do with your freedom of expression.

So, do you think book burnings is logical or ilogical? (sp)


I personally don't think it's logical at all, because the burning of a book is just wasting someone's time into putting a piece of their imagination and creativity into this world. By burning it is just showing how pathetically dumb you are for not finding other outlooks.

What grade are you in? i read that book back in 7th. :P It was a decent book, prey that you dont have to watch the movie.
But about book burning, i dont see it as being logical. Except if it contains certain things/beliefs. Only then would i have a slight understanding of it. Other then thats its a waste of time, money, attention span. and yea..
-Nc

I'm in 10th grade GT English. We got more in depth with books. In 7th grade, we didn't read books. We focused on root words, mugshots, proper grammar, etc. We had reading class, but that was so gay. hahahaha.

Actually, there is only ONE instance where I would burn a book. It'd be, "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury. It's the STUPIDEST book I've EVER read. Don't ever read it.

But yeah, I think it's morally wrong. It IS a waste of time and money. I agree with you Nc.

What's that?
Im in 10grade Reflections english and English 10 .
Basically i have two english classes because i struggle in reading, its cool though. Because on any test i want, including the county/state ones, i get as long as i want to read the stories. Its great,
-Nc

GT English = Gifted/Talented English. Higher level english.

Lucky (<,<) ( (;P) )

Logic is fluid. If they've paid for the book then they are free to do what they want with it, same with burning flags or personal possessions. I don't see any moral or ethical problem, granted the motivations are perhaps questionable. Do I agree with the logic that tends to be behind it? No. The anti-Potter scene is dominated by religious fanatics who believe it teaches evil which is giving it far too much credibility if you ask me. Still, different people believe and see different things, there's nothing wrong with it if it doesn't hurt others, much like the KKK are free to gather as a group of white supremacists or the BNP can stand for racist ideals.

Well, if u look at it, it is logical. The reason books have been burned is due to wat is contained in them. Governments, people, groups etc. sometimes have reasons to withhold this info. Im not saying im ok with book burning, but to some it can be helpful and could stop potential problems such as rebellions and revolts.

I am personally completely against it. Books are amazing things that can have huge impacts and effects