[popdonnelly]

Jim is the most sympathetic character in the whole novel. It’s unfortunate that this great book has been attacked because of the presence of one word. I don’t think Mark Twain would mind, though, if the word edited out. So, all in all, if the book gets read, as it should, then this outcome is fine.

[TigersEye]

By removing the n word sympathy for Jim and all the black slaves is reduced. Is that a good thing? That sympathy wasn't an accident Sam Clemens intended it. He wasn't just telling an adventure story of a man and a boy he was chronicling history and making a political statement. His work is now a major part of the telling of our history. It is itself history.

Maybe the Liberty Bell should be melted down and recast to get rid of that darned crack! /s