Posted on 08/20/2004 8:56:39 AM PDT by pfloyd95
Is this a local ban by Borders, or is it nationwide?
I am not sure this qualifies as censorship. They have the right as a private business to sell what they want to. And, of course, we have the right not to shop there.
I don't think there is a Borders-wide policy. I think Borders is suffering from disinformation and Democratic/liberal employee activists.
Expect a formal statement disavowing the statements of employees implying Borders is refusing to sell the book to be made next week if this continues and gets press coverage.
Great post! But I stopped going to Borders because their selection is so lame.
BTW, they feature books on astrology and the occult, so I guess they're vouching for the veracity of tarot readings and horoscopes.
Another thread is reporting that the publisher is busy with another printing, so it's not the publisher. I called my Borders and they're sold out; the manager didn't know anything about a recall like this but, she said, if headquarters asked for a recall, they will comply. I have the scissors next to my Borders credit card, waiting for confirmation.
Did they EVER respond to that e-mail?
Border's Books Email
Borders is also partnered with Amazon
NO KIDDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well, I think based on your description, and what has happened in other places, we should form an email campaign to straighten these people out about censorship and Freedom of Speech..........unbelievable!!!! Can anyone get one of those whiz-bang email listings together......you know, the cut and paste kind so you can fire off 1,000 email replies to dipwads like this and expose them for attempting to censor what their customers read??????????
Borders is only the retail arm of Amazon.com. Amazon has so many back orders for the book that shipments that were destined for retail shelves have been redirected to cover online orders. The people in the store just lied to you out of their own animus towards the Swifties.
Go to drudge and see for yourself Kerry people are trying to get the book banned. They are putting pressure on the publisher and Book chains. This is the same thing that they did with the TV ads. Imagine the media's reaction if Bush tried to ban Moore's movie or books or any of the other books over the last year. I think you should call Borders and raise heck
Borders is based in Ann Arbor; could, should I say more?
Borders in Livinston, NJ has it.
The store didn't ban the book, it sold it's copies...
Moving on, nothing to see here...
They haven't replied as of yet. I'm waiting to see what they say though.
See, be VERY suspicious of these stores claiming that they are already sold out. I just do not believe it. You can buy it at all the conservative outlets. Heck, subscibe to Human Events and you will get a copy for free. I am going to renew my subscription right now in fact.
My brother and I have been calling our local Borders each day asking about the book.
The clerks in my town have been saying the book is on back order and they should have some in the store next week. We'll see if they get a shipment or if they are just covering for not carrying it.
Yesterday they tried to get me to order it and have it shipped to me.
There really isn't any reason for not having it.
They may have sold out of all 5 books...
Greeaaat. As to see a copy of the (actual book carried by Borders) I Hate Bush Handbook
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