Earlier today, porn star Sasha Grey got a lot of flack from the media, and the public,

for her recent trip to an elementary school where she read to students.

People believed that it was outrageous that a woman with such an occupation

would be allowed to participate in such a program,

but now Sasha has released a statement saying that she will not stop because

people are uncomfortable with her former job:

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“I am proud to have participated in the “Read Across America”

program at Emerson Elementary School in Compton,

CA. I read “Dog Breath” by Dav Pilkey to the sweetest 1st and 3rd grade children.

Read Across America” is a program that was designed to promote literacy and instill

a lifelong love of reading in elementary school students.

Promoting education is an effort that is close to my heart.

Illiteracy contributes to poverty; encouraging children to pick up a book is fundamental."

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I believe education is a universal right. I committed to this program with the understanding that people

would have their own opinions about what I have done, who I am and what I represent.

I am an actor. I am an artist. I am a daughter. I am a sister. I am a partner.

I have a past that some people may not agree with, but it does not define who I am.

I will not live in fear of it. To challenge non-profit education programs is an exercise in futility,

counter-productive and anti-educational.

I cannot thank my fans and ‘Read Across America’ enough for supporting my decision.

Your support and kind words continue to inspire me.

I believe in the future of our children, and I will remain an active supporter and participant in education-focused initiatives.”