The writer of the "Inquisitr" piece is one Jon Mark, who calls himself "a
freelancer internet writer residing in Irving, TX" and who is an excellent
example of why some people shouldn't be allowed anywhere near a keyboard.
The question is, does such a melange of ignorance and miscomprehension
really deserve even a minute of your (our) time and attention?

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On Mon, Dec 14, 2015 at 5:25 PM, Martin Zehr <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> The link provided by Jerry is to a piece titled "Mark Twain Agrees With
> High School Banning of Huckleberry Finn," in which the writer demonstrates
> powers of denial, lack of an ironic sensibility, and/or selective editing.
> In the same piece there is a link to an earlier article in the Christian
> Science Monitor which includes the full statement of Twain's response to an
> inquiry by the Brooklyn Public Library regarding the suitability of both
> books for children.  In his response, Twain condemns the adults "who not
> only permitted, but compelled me to read an unexpurgated Bible through
> before the age of fifteen." For those predisposed to a literal
> interpretation, I'll be glad to give you a deal on the Brooklyn Bridge...
> on, not under, or around, or within.
> Martin Zehr
> Kansas City, Missouri
> Home of the World Series Champion Kansas City Royals
>
> On Mon, Dec 14, 2015 at 11:35 AM, Jerry Vorpahl <[log in to unmask]>
> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> http://www.inquisitr.com/2630947/mark-twain-agrees-to-high-school-banning-of
> > -huckleberry-finn/
> >
>