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Letter: Dr. Seuss was example of moral progress
To reject the whole because of the worst obscures the story of his moral maturation and generates contempt rather than compassion. We should open the doors on the whole of his life.
Written By:
Joel Allen / Mitchell | 7:00 am, Mar. 13, 2021 ×
To the Editor:
On March 2, the publisher of the Dr. Seuss books announced it was pulling six books off the market due to cultural insensitivities. March 2 was also “Read Across America Day” a day to celebrate children’s literature on the birthday of celebrated writer, Theodor Seuss Geisel. Some school districts discouraged the reading of any Dr. Seuss books that day. And the battle over “cancel culture” went into overdrive.
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Dr. Seuss is the latest victim of US intolerance. Of all things I could imagine, Dr. Seuss? Beloved part of my childhood, nightly companion as I read my children to sleep. Dr. Seuss. He encouraged my children to try new foods (Green Eggs and Ham) and not to be too prideful (The Big Boast). He entertained them, twisted our tongues and taught us so much.
His audience was children, but not really. Dr. Seuss’ greatest messages were for adults (The Butter Battle Book, Yertle the Turtle, Gertrude McFuzz, and so much more). I’ve tolerated much over the last year of nasty politics and insanity, but somehow this is what broke me. Dr. Seuss? Really? Have you lost your minds?
Dr. Seuss Enterprises announced it will stop publishing six of his books. His oeuvre shows the author's work evolved and he was willing to learn from past mistakes.