As a writer, it’s important to address the topic of banning books in America. In denying the truth of this countries entire history is a malicious and abusive form of suppression. The abuse of power and infringement on free speech is now a plague on society. The culprit is denialism, fear, and self hate by one segment of America. They offer empty thoughts and prayers for the casualties of mass shootings, but they dare not infringe on the right to bear arms. They fear knowledge and awareness because this will ultimately destroy them. Let’s use these attributes to ban the people who are banning books.