Ali Velshi: 1/2 Let's read - and talk about - the books they DON'T want in schools and libraries.

[demmiblue]

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Let’s read - and talk about - the books they DON’T want in schools and libraries. We’re starting the #VelshiBannedBookClub, where we feature books that’ve are being challenged across the country. And we want YOUR input…

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Make sure you're following us @velshi & @velshimsnbc to find out the banned book of the week. Grab a copy and join the conversation by sending in your questions/comments/reactions to [e-mail] to be featured on @VelshiMSNBC! #velshi

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Cool!

[demmiblue]

1. Ali just announced the first book on air:

[Generic Brad]

2. There's a better alternative

We could organize bible book burning events. Turnabout is fair play. Let's see how those radicals feel about that symbolic gesture.

[LiberatedUSA]

3. That would have the exact opposite effect you think.

Terrible idea.

[Generic Brad]

4. Yes. We mustn't anger extremists

No telling what they might do.

[LiberatedUSA]

5. Nope, that isn't it.

It puts us on their level and justifies their actions. It gives short term satisfaction with long term loss and devalues us in the eyes of many.

[demmiblue]

6. I disagree. n/t

[mwooldri]

8. Disagree.

Different idea. These "little libraries". Stock them up with the banned books. Only problem is affording that many books.

[70sEraVet]

7. I think Velshi has the right idea!

Show them that, by banning a book, they are only PROMOTING that book!
The Gestapo might begin to realize, that if they don't say anything, the kids aren't as likely to seek out that book!

[AwakeAtLast]

9. They didn't learn that from the PMRC

Not likely to learn that now, either.

I bought the CDs WITH the sticker.