"Look guys and gals this is real simple THE GENERAL PUBLIC DOESN'T CARE."
You sure are bent on convincing people of this. I guess that based on the kind of friends you have, perhaps you believe this. I guess you aren't very persuasive when you broach the subject, if you even have the guts to. You definitely need to learn more.
There is also the gross-out factor. People don't like being on the wrong side. The more grossed out they are on their position, the more likely they won't fight very hard for their cause. Ever stop and think about that?
This ship is just too rough for you, but it isn't for me. This ship is for those who are willing to fight a tough fight. This is the ship that launched our forum in the first place. If the waters are too rough, get off. And quit trying to be a wet blanket for those who are riding it out.
No one is a "wet blanket" as you commented to the other poster; however if you can't take creative criticsm and counter with the same and only script "waters are too rough..get off", then you will alienate and not accumulate positive response.
I have some misgivings as well to the "power" of this book; but I think this was a Free country where we can express our views and opinions last time I looked. We are on the same side; but doesn't mean we have to think, walk, talk and bob our heads the same way.
I probably will not buy this book; I will catch the highlights on talk/Fox and like and unlikely minded news outlets.