Banned Books... To Be Banned or Not To Be Banned

Authors use books to express their thoughts and feelings on a certain topic or whatever is on their mind. It sometimes be seen as offensive to others, the books and their messages. However, books are examples of freedom of speech, which is a first amendment right. While looking through the list of banned and challenged books, I realized how ridiculous it was to have some of the listed titles either be banned or challenged. What does it even mean? "To be banned." Who's right is it to say what is or isn't banned? Basically, some people got together and came up with a list of stories that express or promote feelings or ideas that may not be agreed with by all. They can be considered offensive or not appropriate to be read. But you know what? Everyone has the right to read what they choose to. In a way, that's a reason why people read. The freedom to read what they want. Reading books allows people to escape from their troubles and get lost in another world. So the fact that classic books, such as Winnie-The-Pooh, are banned, this makes you think if their is any freedom left to write what you believe in. Overall, I think banning books because of their content is ridiculous. If the people who don't like these stories ban them, then they should just go out and write their own stories.