Ban Books?

At one point we talked about this book having been banned.  I found this article the other day and thought it was interesting. What do you think after reading the book? Do you agree with any of these statements?
Do you believe we should ban books? Explain and write you opinions on book banning.  (This should be at least a paragraph)

Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck

In 1989, Steinbeck’s novel was challenged as a summer youth program reading assignment in Chattanooga, TN because “Steinbeck is known to have had an anti business attitude.” Also, “he was very questionable as to his patriotism.” Well, his books must be trash, then.

In 1992, a coalition of community members and clergy in Mobile, AL challenged the book on charges of “profanity” and “morbid and depressing themes.”

In 2003, the book was challenged in the Normal, IL Community High Schools on account of the fact that it “does not represent traditional values.” (Kind of on the nose for a town called “Normal,” eh?)

In 2007, a parent called the novel a “worthless, profanity-riddled book” which is “derogatory towards African Americans, women, and the developmentally disabled.” The Olathe, KS high school kept assigning it anyway. We think posterity would disagree on that “worthless” bit.

This excerpt was taken from "The Most Ridiculous Claims Used to Challenge Classic Novels"
By Emily Temple published on April 15,2013. Flavorwire.com