The Washington Post is reporting that a mother of four in Gwinnett County, Georgia, is seeking to have the Harry Potter books banned from the county's school libraries, claiming that the books promote and glorify witchcraft. Happily, the school board appears to be shooting down this suggestion.

Not that Harry Potter fans should be breathing a sigh of relief just yet--Gwinnett County has a history of asinine library-related decisions. Last June, the county's library board eliminated $3,000 from their budget that had been set aside to buy Spanish-language books, claiming that some residents were concerned that the money was going to entertain illegal immigrants. The board later reversed the decision, but let's face it: that's not the kind of behavior that inspires much confidence in their judgment.

NOTE: Clearly, retail giant Target is also part of this vast witchcraft-promoting conspiracy! Not only do they sell the Harry Potter books, but check out their so-called "Glitter Witch" costume (above). Doesn't it look like something that Satan's handmaiden would wear?

Labels: Book Ban, Censorship, Harry Potter