As much as I think this guy is a scum bag and should have his nuts cut off, he's free to write about whatever he wants. To me, it's no different than someone writing about making bombs or hacking. Now if his book contains child porn images and he's actually breaking a law, then that's different. Freedom of speech is a double edged sword folks.

Originally posted by Xiamara

How is it ludicrous to be held accountable for your actions and opinions? its quite logical in my opinion I can say rude things but I'm liable for people reactions. We all have to hold our actions accountable. To say otherwise is hypocritical you aim to protect ones freedom of speech when no one was stopping them. We are all free to speak, there is no device that stops us its the consequences, that stop some of us. So Again I see nothing wrong he spoke now he must face his actions. No freedom denied there.

You are absolutely not liable for peoples' reactions. I don't see why you think we are. You are accountable if your harass people, make false statements that damage reputations, but you are not accountable if they react badly to what you say about them...especially if it is your opinion.

And yes, freedom is denied if you prosecute people for what they say. Freedom of speech doesn't mean that you can say anything but suffer the governmental consequences for it. That is what is ludicrous for you to assess.

While the mere thought that a book such as this could be written and sold makes me sick...if you ban one book, where does the banning end?

I have books that are now considered "banned" due to their content. None of which are associated with anything remotely as deplorable as this but are considered "dangerous" for their content. They are dangerous to those who realize that the knowledge gleaned from them can be used for either self defense or ... other reasons.

Keep in mind that I in no way condone nor do I think a book such as this should be made public, I cannot say that it's OK to ban this book knowing the slippery slope this leads us to.

Reading the book is one thing. Acting upon the matter entailed in the book is quite another.

As a father who has seen numerous news reports about individuals who molest children, I would certainly be pissed at the author but would kill the person who touched my child.

Freedom is something that comes with a price. Once freedom is curtailed, it's then only up to those thinking they know best regarding how more freedoms will be curtailed.

The author is sick and demented but has the inalienable right to publish his hellish book. The book itself will commit no crime.

If you prefer to live in a world similar to that depicted by the movie "Minority Report"...be prepared for the aftermath.

Originally posted by Resurrectio
I know freedom of speech is a slippery slope.. But can't we make exceptions to protect those that can not protect themselves???

That's why it is so easy to abuse fundamental freedoms we have in the name of the children!?

Because people make fallacious arguments that somehow we need to protect "our children" from anything and everything and we MUST make exceptions for their sake. By exploiting the emotional vulnerabilities of weak-willed parents, we can strip away the freedom of adults in the favor (of the mostly inefficacious) protection of the children (future adults).

Then you have asinine laws in place like those that caused the War on Drugs, mass censorship, retributive criminal justice system, etc.