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Last pm on the blogcast we talked a little about the new and improved pc version of Huck Finn. I'd like to make a point or two I neglected to make last night. First, my criticism was contingent upon this bastardized version being taught in public schools. I assume the book is in the public domain so if someone wants to make changes to the book, for whatever reason, then off they go. They can do a "Debbie Does Hann's Balls" version for all I care. But if you're going to teach a classic then teach a classic. That's it.
One last thing, CW mentioned he didn't want his 11 years old reading books with this kind of language. I agree, the book ain't some Disney movie about freckle-faced kids. There's a lot of social commentary especially about how Huck and Jim navigate the river (a metaphor?) and the social mores and attitudes of the day. It's an important book that may offend some but so God-damned what? Get over it.
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