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> Banning books could mean that owning them is illegal and that just hasn't happened. Just within the last century it was illegal to send a copy of Ulyesses or
by ramblenode 4y ago
> Banning books could mean that owning them is illegal and that just hasn't happened.
Just within the last century it was illegal to send a copy of Ulyesses or The Canturbury Tales through US mail.
- simonh 4y agoIn context I think it’s clear the comment was talking specifically about the books banned from classroom teaching in certain US states.