Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth banned three books by the author from the U.S. Naval Academy's Nimitz Library, alongside 378 others, sparking outrage over censorship. The author argues this action reflects a lack of confidence in naval students' ability to engage with challenging subjects, particularly relating to racism and critical thinking. While some may view the banning as an honor, the author expresses frustration, labeling it an assault on free speech and civic responsibility, and a violation of First Amendment rights.
The removal of my books is an attack on my free speech: It is a violation of my First Amendment rights against the government to engage in censorship.
Naval students and sailors must feel insulted by Hegseth's lack of confidence in their intellectual ability to read challenging material that encourages self-examination.
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