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Central to the debate is the broader theme of who controls the narrative regarding literature in schools. One participant in the discussion emphasizes that the focus on book bans oversimplifies a more complex issue of governance in public education, which is inherently political. The demographic shifts in various communities lead to changed political dynamics within school boards, often resulting in content that some parents find objectionable.
These shifts ignite conversations about the democratic process in education and who holds power in deciding what is appropriate. The acknowledgment that public school systems operate through a politicized context points to an inherent failure if one side feels marginalized or overruled.