The American Library Association, which knows a lot about borrowing, has taken a page from other great causes and declared this “Banned Books Week.”That’s welcome news, because any hint of censorship should always be taken seriously. Civilization hangs by but a thread and free speech is crucial to its survival. In his not-yet-banned post-apocalyptic novel, “The Road,” author Cormac McCarthy depicts a father and boy fighting to keep a last candle burning as their sacred duty and humanity’s last hope. I see censorship in those terms. Read the full opinion at The Washington Post.

Source: Washington Post September 23, 2022 12:19 UTC