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Argumentative Essay: The ALA Bill Of Rights
First, nothing surprises me about the ALA Bill of Rights because libraries are a beacon of information and knowledge and provide the public with access to a wide range of information. Also, libraries ascribed to be fair and impartial as much as possible to fulfill the informational needs of their patrons. Further, censorship is controversial in the library field because libraries are a place in which one can discover resources covering an assortment of disciplines. In concepts and principles, I agree with the ALA Bill of Rights, and that libraries play a significant role as a place of information, a meeting place for all people, and a place where censorship is discouraged. Lastly, public libraries should be sensitive and aware of any materials

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