The people who want to ban books don't generally read much. They certainly don't read the books they want banned. They rely on "experts" who present excerpts. There's no independent thought or critical thinking.

Their children aren't readers, either. They don't have bookshelves at home, much less libraries. They don't want children to be exposed to different thoughts, science, or anything that sparks imagination and a search for truths.

They want their reality to be the only reality.