The problem with banning a book like this is they're doing nothing to address the underlying cause. Racism is learned behavior. They should address this through

The problem with banning a book like this is they're doing nothing to address the underlying cause. Racism is learned behavior. They should address this through sensitivity training, conferencing with parents, and appropriate discussion surrounding race issues and framing this kind of literature in its proper historical perspective. Even my now 11yo could comprehend when she was 8 that various literature represented past things which we no longer find acceptable. I also in no way condone the behavior of this young man and do possess appropriate empathy for the young woman who was verbally assaulted by him.