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Because people are afraid of free thought and want to control the thoughts and actions of others.

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Books are banned for the following reasons most often:

sexuality

language

unsuitable for particular age groups

violence

occult

homosexuality

religious views

nudity

racism

sex ed

drugs

anti-family

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