When a school board, a library or a state bans books, it’s not a show of strength. It’s a sign they’re ruled by fear. Fear of knowledge. Fear of opposing views. Fear of democracy.

@StevenBeschloss I agree with you. I serve as a library commissioner in the fortunately more tolerant San Francisco Bay Area. But what is the solution in regards to dealing with such school boards, libraries, or states? Or those that simply preach "alternative facts" aka lies?

(On a not unrelated note, I very much enjoy your wise and thoughtful expressions on the media.)