Support the freedom to read!

I am writing you today because I am concerned by recent calls by state legislators to dictate what I read and what I choose for my family to read. I believe that reading choices should be left to parents and I understand that libraries carry a wide range of reading materials that reflect the lives and experiences of a multitude of Americans. I also understand, as a responsible parent and citizen, that if I find a book to be inappropriate for my family, I have the opportunity to choose a different book from the millions available through our nation's public and school library systems. I support the rights of other parents to choose books that are appropriate for their families. I do not believe that any level of government should dictate or censor the reading materials available to citizens of the United States. Reading is the easiest way to teach empathy, break the cycle of poverty, and create better humans. Please support the freedom to read!