http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/handmaidstale/ en-us Wed, 12 Apr 2006 18:44:39 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1613902/posts An open letter to the Judson Independent School District: First, I would like to thank those who have dedicated themselves so energetically to banning my novel, "The Handmaid's Tale." It's encouraging to know the written word is still taken so seriously. That thought aside, I would like to congratulate the students, parents and teachers who have supported the use of my book in Advanced Placement courses. They have aligned themselves against the censors, book-banners and book-burners throughout the ages and have stood up for open discussion and a free expression of opinion — which, last time I looked, was still... San Antonio Express-News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1613902/posts#comment Wed, 12 Apr 2006 18:44:39 GMT