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The Banning Of Banned Books
Books that include profanity, violence, and other topics that could be offensive to other readers should be banned. (Claim) Banned books are a good thing for society; these kinds of books can include hurtful things inside the context. (Counter claim) People may disagree because they have different views than other readers and enjoy reading that kind of stuff. The following paragraphs will explain why banned books are a good thing for society, and how the context can be hurtful for some readers.
Many people think that books should be banned and others disagree. Certain books are banned for a reason, because they include profanity, violence, and other stuff that can be inappropriate for certain age groups. Although, parents these days are overprotective

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