Amazon sells book on Pedophilia

[berkeley]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

If not - it should be!

Wasn't there a story in the news maybe up to a year ago where a pedo handbook was found in public?? Or maybe I was watching Dateline or 20/20.

[sandie]

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

They are completely aware, and have basically stated that they don't want to practice censorship.

"Amazon did not immediately respond to a request for comment from ABCNews.com. But according to the website Business Insider, Amazon issued a statement defending the book's place in the online store.

"Amazon believes it is censorship not to sell certain books simply because we or others believe their message is objectionable. Amazon does not support or promote hatred or criminal acts, however, we do support the right of every individual to make their own purchasing decisions," the company said."

Well, until I hear otherwise I've done my last shopping with Amazon.

[MissBrattified]

Apparently, a similar incident occurred in 2002:

"In 2002, Amazon.com cited the First Amendment as justification for offering another book that advocates adult-child sex, "Understanding Loved Boys and Boylovers," by David L. Riegel. Further, the paperback book is still available on the site.
At that time, Amazon stated, "Our goal is to support freedom of expression and to provide customers with the broadest selection possible so they can find, discover, and buy any title they might be seeking."
An Amazon employee emphasized that "Understanding Loved Boys and Boylovers" was "not a 'how-to' manual for molesting children. The author simply expresses his point of view about what he feels are misunderstood."

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40112145...h_and_gadgets/

[MissBrattified]

The 2002 book "Understanding Loved Boys and Boylovers" has a "look inside" feature on Amazon. If you're brave, click on "First Pages" and read what the book is advocating.

It's essentially in support of pedophilia; it is NOT just a book about *understanding.*

[berkeley]

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

The 2002 book "Understanding Loved Boys and Boylovers" has a "look inside" feature on Amazon. If you're brave, click on "First Pages" and read what the book is advocating.

It's essentially in support of pedophilia; it is NOT just a book about *understanding.*

I'd look but don't see the "look inside" feature.

[MissBrattified]

Originally Posted by Berkley

I'd look but don't see the "look inside" feature.

It's only on the 2002 book (Understanding Loved Boys and Boylovers); the Kindle book doesn't have the look inside feature.

[sandie]

How can they think there is anything to understand? The founding fathers would be mortified to learn that the first amendment would allow such depravity.

Guess I'll never be shopping with Amazon again.

Boy, as a mother and grandmother this stuff really irks me no end.

[Azzan]

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

The 2002 book "Understanding Loved Boys and Boylovers" has a "look inside" feature on Amazon. If you're brave, click on "First Pages" and read what the book is advocating.

It's essentially in support of pedophilia; it is NOT just a book about *understanding.*

I'll pass.

[Socialite]

Apparently they don't want to do ANY censorship. That's one position.

I'd have to think that anyone purchasing those books is getting their ISP checked within 5 seconds. Poor Psych student doing a report on child-adult sex!

[ILG]

What the heck is wrong with our world???

I suppose libraries will be carrying this book so they won't be accused of "censorship".

Sick.