The Facts of Life1979

Mr. Parker:
Edna, a decision was made by the Board of Trustees to reevaluate some of our books, and I support that decision.

Edna Garrett:
How can you? I know how you feel about this.

Mr. Parker:
There are other factors involved here.

Edna Garrett:
Such as?

Mr. Parker:
You just don't understand what we're facing.

Edna Garrett:
Well then explain it to me. Explain how books that have been at this library for years suddenly have become offensive!

Mr. Parker:
Alright, picture yourself in a room full of angry people shouting about immoral influences and accusing you of corrupting their children.

Edna Garrett:
How long has that been going on?

Mr. Parker:
Over a year, at first the Board resisted, I resisted. Last month this group threatened to take their children out of Eastland, so we compromised.

Edna Garrett:
You mean you sold out.

Mr. Parker:
That's easy for you to say! What would you do if parents started to pull their children out of school? Would it make any difference what books were in the library if the doors were closed?

Edna Garrett:
That won't happen.