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July 01, 2006
Tasteless
As I was checking out the latest fashions at Target today, I noticed the family friendly retailer had copies of Anne Coulter's new book, "Godless," for sale. Given the cruel and ridiculous things she's said lately, I was surprised they'd want to associate with her.
Both Target and Wal-Mart, who also stocks the book, have strict policies against selling violent videogames and pornography at their stores.
Now, being the spineless liberal that I am, I'm against almost all kinds of censorship, unless it involves a shirtless Larry King. But the least we can ask for from these retailers is some consistency.
Garbage is garbage, no matter what package it comes in. Truth be told, I'd be a lot happier finding a Playboy underneath my son's mattress than an Anne Coulter book - at least the former has some interesting interviews.
Unfortunately, the book is selling like hotcakes, so it's doubtful Target or Wal-Mart will give it up. I still may fire off a letter asking them to justify the seeming contradiction in the "bare breasts bad, hate speech good" mindframe.
I really wish Anne would cool down a bit. I think we'd make a cute couple - matching Adam's apples and all.
Posted by Greg Sidor at July 1, 2006 03:41 PM