(OPINION) THEBLAZE – Online retailer eBay is banning the sale of six Dr. Seuss books, claiming that the books are “offensive.” However, despite eBay’s own offensive material policy, there are controversial books listed on the website, including Adolf Hitler’s “Mein Kampf.” EBay is removing six Dr. Seuss books from its platform:
“And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street,” “If I Ran the Zoo,” “McElligot’s Pool,” “On Beyond Zebra!,” “Scrambled Eggs Super!” and “The Cat’s Quizzer.” The books are said to have “offensive imagery.” “EBay is currently sweeping our marketplace to remove these items,” an eBay spokesperson told the Wall Street Journal.
“At eBay, we have a strict policy against hate and discrimination to ensure our platform remains a safe, trusted and inclusive environment for our global community of buyers and sellers,” eBay Corporate Communications Specialist Parmita Choudhury told the Washington Examiner.
“We’re currently sweeping our marketplace to remove these items. It can take some time to review all existing listings and provide education to impacted users. We’re also monitoring the newly published list to be reviewed.” READ MORE
