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To: yendu bwam
if someone wrote books promoting the annihilation of a particular race of people, like African-Americans, you know in a minute that Nambalazon would not (rightfully) sell such (and there would be an immediate uproar in our society).

They do. It’s called the Turner Diaries. The author, Andrew McDonald is the nom de plume of William Pierce, former head of the National Alliance, the most organized Neo-Nazi group in the United States.

But when something is so blatantly immoral, and may well actually lead to the increased sexual rape of children, that crosses my line - and a great many others' as well. Just like a book calling for the elimination of Jews, homosexuals or blacks would cross most people's lines (and, as I said, which I doubt Namblazon would sell).

If the author’s book makes a political argument, it is perfectly legal to sell. If the author openly suggests the commission of crimes by the reader, that’s another. If you don’t want Amazon to carry the book you have every right to boycott them. Good luck. Amazon knows they will lose a lot more business if they decide NOT to carry such material.

I personally find censorship deplorable.

Beware of he who would deny you access to information, for in his heart he dreams himself your master
-Sid Meyer

38 posted on 10/02/2002 9:31:42 AM PDT by Gerfang
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To: Gerfang
I personally find censorship deplorable.

There's no censorship in this case. The author would retain his right to write or say whatever he wants. There's absolutely no right to have someone sell your book. And if you think there are more people who wish to read The Turner Diaries than are puking over Namblazon's decision here - I think you may be wrong! I can reach easily about 1,000 people in churches here - and who will refuse to go to Namblazon for books. A lot of others will be doing the same. Jeff NAMBLA Bezos is contributing to the rape of children. Society should puke.

40 posted on 10/02/2002 9:35:18 AM PDT by yendu bwam
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To: Gerfang
Amazon knows they will lose a lot more business if they decide NOT to carry such material.

An important factor when business is all that Namblazon cares about.

41 posted on 10/02/2002 9:38:15 AM PDT by yendu bwam
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