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DECEMBER 14, 2006 at 11:53 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: Associated Press
In a year long battle to remove the Harry Potter books from the shelves of the Gwinnett Public Schools in Georgia, Laura Mallory, who has not read the books, may appeal the decision after it was announced
this morning that the books will stay on library bookshelves.
Ms. Mallory started her crusade in November 2005 and with constant decisions and appeals her last avenue, in which she will be able to present testimony from experts, will be the Supreme Court. Ms. Mallory believes the books foster:
... murder and greed and violence. Why do they have to read them in school? If parents wanted to get these books, they could get them in bookstores.
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Witch
Points: 894
darkside rocker says:
This lady will not give up.
Posted Dec 14, 2006 at 8:56 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3915
Hecate3fold says:
What a waste of tax payer money!! I'm so glad she lost, it never should have gotten this far to begin with. I think that once she started getting the publicity, she liked the attention and couldn't stop. This whole thing really makes me angry. Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Dec 14, 2006 at 9:20 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
ok I have said this a million times before, if you're going to bad talk Harry Potter than at LEAST read the flipping book before you open your mouth.
and I'm glad its staying on the shelves, where it belongs!
Posted Dec 14, 2006 at 9:23 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 335
whynotcuse says:
Good! People that have not read these wonderful books should not deprive others!
She said that Harry Potter encourages violence and murder! that is not true!!!!!!!!!!!! Harry Potter is not very violent and it encourages children to try their hardest like Hermionie! like Harry all kids are made fun of at one time or another for not being cool( like he was at the Durselys.) Ron is an example for all of us because he is made fun of a lot for not having very much money and most kids are made fun of if they don't have money!
If kids want to read Harry Potter they should and some stupid lady should NOT be deprived of that!
besides if people did not want to read them so just buying them is not the anwser!
Thank You
~Allie~
Posted Dec 14, 2006 at 9:34 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1841
Remmy4193 says:
Wow, I can't believe that that whole debate over whether or not it should stay on their shelves lasted for that long. Still, I'm glad that they decided to keep it.
Posted Dec 14, 2006 at 9:42 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2011
brenpotterfans says:
What a nutjob. She hasn't even read any single part of any of the books. How can she possibly have any opinion on the subject. The courts keep ruling against her can't she get a clue and quit wasting their time.
Posted Dec 14, 2006 at 9:58 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1445
PotionMaster says:
It really is interesting how 99% of the people who are very vocal against Harry Potter have not read any of the books themselves. That's very ignorant.
Posted Dec 14, 2006 at 10:09 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1445
PotionMaster says:
Just wanted to add that "murder and greed and violence" are common things in books like Lord of the Rings and Narnia, which are well known for their religious bases. Now, if the book was told from Voldemort's perspective, giving the impression that all that he does is in the right than yeah, protest. Heck, I would protest. But what people seem to fail to understand is that Harry Potter is a story about Good vs. Evil and we all know that in stories like this, the good triumphs.
Posted Dec 14, 2006 at 10:12 PM EST
Weaselette
Points: 3227
WickedLoz says:
*Raises eyebrow* Most religious texts have more "murder, greed and violence" than the HP books.. Is she going to attempt to ban them as well?
*Smirks* I wouldn't be suprised if JK based Dolores Umbridge on this kind of woman.. Maybe if someone explaned who Umbridge was to Mallory, she would actually find somehting in common with the HP books..
Posted Dec 14, 2006 at 10:25 PM EST
Witch
Points: 914
hp-luver says:
That's the dtupidest thing I've ever heard. Who'd want to get rid of Harry Potter books? They're awesome! And for someone who hasn't even read them, shame on her. It's a good thing we won!
Posted Dec 14, 2006 at 10:42 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3651
Saint Hedwig says:
murder and greed and violence. Why do they have to read them in school? If parents wanted to get these books, they could get them in bookstores.
I'm too exhausted to count the number of stupid things she said in those sentences.
~
Posted Dec 14, 2006 at 11:07 PM EST
Chief Brain Washer
Points: 2881
Chogiiiirl says:
I'm so glad that the HP books will be staying in Georgia libraries and schools. It is totally crazy that this woman, who hasn't even read the books, is trying to get them banned in Georgia. She definately doesn't know what she's talking about! My preacher and his wife even love Harry Potter!
Posted Dec 14, 2006 at 11:07 PM EST
Student
Points: 297
Hermione_Harry_Luna says:
Man this lady is so STUPID!!!! she never read any of the books so she just needs to shut up!!!!!!!
Posted Dec 14, 2006 at 11:17 PM EST
Auror
Points: 4081
RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
She lost, she lost!!! Woohoo!!! She should have never even started that whole campaign against HP. I mean, I bet that when she heard the words magic and book, she automatically assumed that it was about satan and the black arts. I mean, she didn't even read them. If she did, I would bet my guitar(yes, guitar) that she would change her mind about the books. HP is about sticking to your friends, survival and teaches good moral values. If Harry Potter was about satan and black magic, Jo wouldn't have had Harry bring down Voldemort and evil in every book, we'd see HP preaching to Satan or something. This whole thing was crazy if you ask me.
Posted Dec 14, 2006 at 11:35 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 906
*The*Physical*Being* says:
I cannot believe this lady, its about time she gave up, & read the material before she mouths off
Posted Dec 14, 2006 at 11:39 PM EST
The Keeper of Time
Points: 2606
krisie says:
That lady is crazy. She has no idea what she is talking about because she hasn't even read the books . If kids want to read Harry Potter let them read it.
Posted Dec 15, 2006 at 12:52 AM EST
Dragon Rider
Points: 4437
~MalfoyPotter~ says:
... murder and greed and violence. Why do they have to read them in school? If parents wanted to get these books, they could get them in bookstores.?????
Oh come on...
~MP~
Posted Dec 15, 2006 at 1:34 AM EST
Student
Points: 209
yugi900098 says:
She is completely retarded...sometimes i wonder why these types of people are even born...only to mess up the world and make it a [worse] place to live in.
Posted Dec 15, 2006 at 1:56 AM EST
Witch
Points: 815
Lirael says:
On behalf of all people from the Southern U.S. ... I'M SOOO SORY AND EMBARRASSED!!!!!!! Why oh why do they do this? It's soo asinine! We have this book banning issue in my area too. Shel Silverstein has been banned in my county before! "Monsters are the Devil, and children shouldn't pretend to be a "wild thing" they said *teard out hair in frustration*. This is why I must move far, far far away -please god, make me a bird... so I can fly far... far far away...
Posted Dec 15, 2006 at 2:20 AM EST
Muggle Executioner
Points: 5173
ThunderofHisSky says:
murder, greed, and violence
Greed? I didn't know HP promoted greed.... and how would she actually know these if she has never read them? WHAT A HYPOCRITE!
And really, if kids want to read them... let them.
She needs to get a life.
Posted Dec 15, 2006 at 3:48 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2563
School Governor says:
What a pathetic woman! Murder greed & violence happen in every day life, unfortunately. simply not reading about it won't make the problems go away. I believe the Harry Potter books install good values, honesty, friendship and to study hard at school, in children. What books does this stupid woman want in Libraries? Only those for three year old children?
Posted Dec 15, 2006 at 3:49 AM EST
Dumbledore's Muse
Points: 2959
Alchemical Auror says:
Oh won't this woman just GIVE IT UP ALREADY! Seriously, I mean, the woman is a complete loony - at least read the books before you comdemn then **laughs**
Posted Dec 15, 2006 at 5:56 AM EST
Witch
Points: 754
Griselda Marchbanks says:
Why do they have to read them in school? If parents wanted to get these books, they could get them in bookstores.
It's not like anyone is forcing them to read the books. It's their choice. And maybe the parents thought it would be better to be able to read the books for free from the library.
Spending a year of your life to get rid of books that you haven't even read is crazy. She should go get a life.
Posted Dec 15, 2006 at 6:31 AM EST
Malfoy by Nature
Points: 12529
WickeDraco says:
What bull. Good god, people will do anything for a moment under the spot light. Just leave Harry Potter books alone. They do no harm whatsoever.
Posted Dec 15, 2006 at 7:27 AM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
Points: 5256
juliebug04 says:
Yeah, and if she DOESN'T want her kids to read them that's fine. Don't allow them to check them out. I'm glad that the courts didn't allow her to pass her narrow minded views on to the rest of the town...
Posted Dec 15, 2006 at 10:07 AM EST
Princess of Anime
Points: 7543
Allenoray Mozart says:
murder and greed and violence
Oh, yeah! Murder, greed, and violence is all throughout the HP BOOKS! I can't believe this. Before now I hadn't heard about this case, anyway, it's nothing new, I'm sure alot of people want HP out of the schools. But why? Alot of the stupid people who dislike HP haven't even read them, yet they have all these bold proclamations about them, 'Harry Potter is about devil worshiping', 'Harry Potter is about violence', 'Harry Potter is about bla bla bla' =PP Seriously I don't get it.
Posted Dec 15, 2006 at 10:37 AM EST
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