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Time For New Specs

Of books about Home Run King, Henry Aaron Duval, Florida school shelves are now barren What kind of specs are those folks wearin' ~ Methinks they're definitely errin'

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Marikate Kingston

Date: 2/20/2023 9:08:00 PM

I agree Gershon. How can any books be banned too ? History is so important to read and learn from. Maybe we can gain knowledge from our mistakes if we know what they were. As far as specs, I'll be darned if I can ever find mine!

M. L. Kiser

Date: 2/12/2023 3:08:00 PM

It's the kids in Florida I worry about; talk about dumbing up the schools! And we thought we were in a more intelligent world. Well worded.

Bill Baker

Date: 2/11/2023 2:59:00 PM

Great man and ballplayer. His life offers many lessons for young people to be exposed to. Sad to see these type of decisions being made in our country today. Bill

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/11/2023 5:38:00 PM

You are right, Bill. Horrible decision, that. And it was an innocent kids' book too. Can anyone think that having to stay in a black-only hotel was not rank discrimination?! Happened to Hank all the time. Thanks, Bill ~ gw

Michael Tor

Date: 2/10/2023 11:18:00 PM

Poor Hank had to endure the harsh treatments of those souless animals that had racism in their veins. He made it though...

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/11/2023 5:36:00 PM

Hammerin' Hank really did show all those rednecks something foreign to them called 'class.' ~ gw

John Watt

Date: 2/10/2023 12:26:00 PM

Hammering Hank's account of the racism he had to deal with was a wake-up call for many white Americans, myself included. His voice should not be silenced. Final score: Gershon 1 run on 1 hit, Duval no runs no hits and 1 error ~ Johnny Ballgame

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/11/2023 5:32:00 PM

Hey, Johnny Ballgame, thanks for the great comment. Unbelievable that a kids' book like this got censored. 1984, here we are...

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 2/9/2023 4:25:00 AM

I have never had the chance to look at the aforementioned interesting books, Because they were never taught to me That was a lost opportunity, ( My education was elementary, much to my regret) Your monorhyme is true of today as these things need to be encouraged. Take care, Gershon

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/9/2023 11:48:00 AM

... And this book about Hank Aaron was so innocent. Perfect for kids... I think it got pulled because Hank faced some racism early in his career -- black cats were thrown at him on the field; he had to stay in separate hotels from the rest of his team. I guess that makes the book about 'racism' somehow. This country has gone off of its rocker. :) gw