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In reply to the discussion: 6 Dr. Seuss books won't be published anymore because they portray people in 'hurtful and wrong' ways [View all]IronLionZion
(45,427 posts)37. Where did you see that he was Jewish?
I think that's a common misconception. I thought he was Jewish too but haven't seen any sources confirming it.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr._Seuss
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6 Dr. Seuss books won't be published anymore because they portray people in 'hurtful and wrong' ways [View all]
packman
Mar 2021
OP
The publisher made the decision. I suspect it was a matter of looking at the bottom line and
Martin68
Mar 2021
#25
This is not censorship. This is a publisher that has evaluated its product and determined that it
Politicub
Mar 2021
#35
While I agree with the decision this only gives the right another talking point about the bs
kimbutgar
Mar 2021
#3
Kimbutgar, I agree with you 100%. I'm really surprised now when I see offensive stereotypes in
Martin68
Mar 2021
#27
Like the right really love Dr. Seuss. I bet they all have a copy of the Lorax.
Martin68
Mar 2021
#52
I saw that for the first time today. Strange juxtaposition of cruel and harmless.
Silver1
Mar 2021
#47
With figures like Washington & Jefferson, you have to show the blunt truth about them.
Bucky
Mar 2021
#41
Interesting. The Birch Society strongly advocated for banning Dr Seuss Books
msfiddlestix
Mar 2021
#46