Re: TARGET: Rats Saw God challenge

[Audrey Glick <aglick@COLUMBUS.RR.COM>]

I humbly disagree with Gordon Riley about admitting a challenged book was a
mistake for the collection and quietly pulling it from the shelves, unless
you believe that yourself.  Gordon thinks a retreat will satisfy critics and
they won't be looking for other contentious books.  I think a passive
retreat encourages a witch hunt and sends a signal that a weak professional
is unwilling to stand behind his or her choices.

Glad it isn't me.

Audrey Glick
LMS at Home
aglick@columbus.rr.com


Subject: Re: TARGET: Rats Saw God challenge


>I liked the book, but it is not going to a battle you can win to keep it =
>in a public school library.  Lose gracefully, say you made a mistake =
>buying a good book for the wrong environment, keep your credibility and =
>avoid future challenges.  If you fight, you are going to have these people
=
>going through your library with a fine tooth comb looking for other books =
>to challlange.

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