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March 30, 2006
More Fear of a Jihadi Planet
And you thought the Motoon kerfluffle was
a) over, and
b) a kerfluffle.
But no. Dominos continue to fall.
This week saw NYU unprecedentedly denying the public access to a previously open panel discussion. (Atlas Shrugs was there; above is her photo of the cowardly compromise which allowed the event to proceed.)
The Western Standard of Canada published the cartoons and is being summoned before a human rights court.
Now Borders and Waldenbooks are refusing to carry a magazine which contains an article accompanied by reproductions of the Dreaded Cartoons of Blasphemy (TM).
"For us, the safety and security of our customers and employees is a top priority, and we believe that carrying this issue could challenge that priority," Borders Group Inc. spokeswoman Beth Bingham said Wednesday.
Don't let anyone tell you this is about high-minded sensitivity to other cultures. It's about fear. Even those most in thrall to political correctness are occasionally honest about that.
The last time I actually bought something at a bookstore was because I had a gift certificate. And I didn't buy a book, I bought a pair of earrings. Like many people who spend too much of their lives online, I do most of my shopping at Amazon.com, so boycotting Borders and Walden requires no sacrifice on my part. YMMV. I just checked and, yes, you can buy a subscription to Free Inquiry at Amazon and the April/May issue will be delivered to your door. (In a plain brown wrapper?)
Over at LGF there's a movement to walk into your local Borders and ask for the upcoming issue of Free Inquiry, and explain why. I like it.
Judith | 03/30/06 at 12:38 AM | Categories: - Comparative Religion
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In no way do I mean to diminish the insult and horror of the burqa for women who wear it, but ... that's what those easels remind me of.
Jeremiah | March 30, 2006 11:25 AM
Actually, Borders and Amazon are affiliated--rather than selling books through its own website (which failed about five years ago,) Borders has teamed up with its former competitor. If you type www.borders.com, it takes you to Amazon. And Amazon's new "in-store pickup" option directs shoppers to their local Borders location.
I guess there's always BN.com and Powells.
Jonathan | March 30, 2006 12:23 PM
I found the contacts for Borders’ media relations people. I thought some of your readers might like to tell Borders what they think about their policy.
Craig
Anne Roman at 734-477-1392 or aroman@bordersgroupinc.com
Beth Bingham at 734-477-4457 or bbingham@bordersgroupinc.com
Holley Stein at 734-477-1224 or hstein1@bordersgroupinc.com
Craig W Smith | March 30, 2006 02:49 PM
But you can buy a subscription to the magazine from Amazon. I would be surprised if Borders dictated Amazon policy.
Judith Weiss | March 30, 2006 10:32 PM
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