In a Tribune article dated November 27, 1999 titled "NAACP wants Huck Finn expelled" Mr. Hentoff quotes the NAACP stating, "tax dollars should not be used to perpetuate a stereotype that has psychologically damaging effects on the self-esteem of African-

American children." The NAACP makes it clear where they stand on the issue and gives valid reasoning for filing grievances by referring to the books content of racial epithet and bigotry. After all, the novel does contain the word "nigger" over 200 times and it is easy to see why this may be offensive and damaging towards young African-American children.

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