Robert

I'm glad you mentioned this. I've found your other books at libraries, Barnes & Nobel, even Borders, but I have not managed to get my hands on a single copy of the PIG to Islam. I've tried 5 libraries, but none of them seem to carry it. Yeah, I know I could try Amazon, but usually, I browse through a book before I buy it.

As for the story above, I'll say this for Borders - they've openly admitted that allowing any publication that contains the cartoons would be a trigger for riots. All that the unsuspecting public would need to do is draw the obvious conclusions. Namely, the large scale Muslim presense here has eroded and continues to erode our liberties a lot more than anything in the PATRIOT act could hope to do.

Posted by: Infidel Pride at March 30, 2006 7:55 AM

Maybe Borders is also afraid of getting sued by injured employees.

Posted by: Benjamin at March 30, 2006 8:06 AM

So much for Free Inquiry.

THANKS FOR THE TEN THOUSAND NEW SAUDI STUDENTS WAHABBIS MO MO MO

The pervasive threat of personal injury is one of the great strengths of Islam. This is one of the Unicorn's finest qualities.

It's like a 100mph fastball pitcher with very poor control. Nobody wants to step into the on-deck circle. The guy may be a lousy pitcher, but who wants to die?

Who? Your garden variety Unicorn breeding Moslem, that's who.

Posted by: Alarmed Pig Farmer at March 30, 2006 8:25 AM

We can ban U.S. magazines and it's ok. Ban the koran and OH MY GAWD!!

Posted by: freewoman at March 30, 2006 8:58 AM

"The Home of the Brave"?

What is this all about? Kick ass on the enemy's turf but as soon as he comes into yours, you just cower?

You mean America fought for all its got now to turn and hide and hope that the big bad wolf doesn't come and gobble you down?

Robert, please tell us how we can promote your book.

I'd be willing to put up little promo cards on our church bulletin board or even place them on cars, if you give me permission so as to promote your book. I'm just getting through The Crusade section and can't put it down.

Let us know please.

PJ

Posted by: PJ at March 30, 2006 8:58 AM

Infidel Pride. You don't need a perusal of this book. You need to get it! You will not...I repeat...not be disappointed! Get it now. I got mine from Amazon.

PJ

Posted by: PJ at March 30, 2006 9:00 AM

Borders and WaldenBooks will no longer be receiving any of my business.

Posted by: CelticCoyote at March 30, 2006 9:32 AM

I suggest contacting them.

Waldenbooks Store Locator
http://www.bordersstores.com/features/world.jsp?file=waldenlocator

Borders Store Locator
http://www.bordersstores.com/locator/locator.jsp

Indeed, ask if they have the issue. If not, politely find out why not. If that requires speaking to a manager, great!

Perhaps the manager would be willing to explain the statement from Borders Group:
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....

I'd really want to know how safety and security of staff and customers could be impaired by carrying this particular magazine, and impaired by whom?

Posted by: Jim The Kafir at March 30, 2006 10:31 AM

I have a Borders Bookstore right next to my office building. I think I will go over at lunch and speak with a manager.

It would be one thing if they did not carry the magazine at all, but to carry the magazine but not carry this specific issue because they are scared is embarrassing...

Posted by: Monty at March 30, 2006 12:08 PM

Wait. It only gets worse!

Posted by: Shy Guy at March 30, 2006 12:16 PM

How about not patronizing Borders or Waldens for a month? Do they really think Muslims will support them? Economic pressure would go a long way toward ending the dhimmi behavior at Borders.

Posted by: Roxane at March 30, 2006 4:32 PM

The internet is our only hope. Resist any attempts to limit its freedom of expression. Robert, Hugh, please start the proposed online anti-islamism libarary/

Posted by: Lili at March 30, 2006 4:57 PM

Can I get Borders/Waldenbooks to stop carrying copies of the Koran if I swear I'll bomb their stores if they continue to?

I love this new freedom of expression!

Pre-intimidation brings pre-censorship.

So, all that Muslims need to do in the West is threaten terror, and they win?

Makes me want to convert to a cult that has a spine.

Maybe we need some neo-Vikings?

To counter-threaten those who bow to Islam's threats.

I can just hear the call now:

"Put 'Free Inquiry' back on your shelves, or yuz won't have no shelves to be puttin' anything back on at all.. get me?"

'Playing fair', in the capitalist mode, means pleasing the noisiest customers.

Islam will always be that. They whine from dawn to dusk.

So, by the logic of cowardly commerce, Islam must succeed in the money-only-matters West.

But, by the time the business-fixated West grasps the inherent doom in this suicidal 'reasonableness' -when it somes to the petulant demands of Imperialistic Islam- it may be too far down this deadly path, demographically, to turn back.

(But I know where not to buy books, at least.)

Posted by: profitsbeard at March 30, 2006 11:32 PM

Why is it that when we think of Islam - we think of security in the same breath.

Oh - just wondering?

Posted by: Pass It On at March 31, 2006 5:34 AM

I sent an email to Borders expressing my disappointment and this is the corporate shine I got back:

"Thank you for your expression of concern about our decision not to carry the issue of Free Inquiry magazine featuring cartoons depicting Muhammad.

Borders is committed to our customers' right to choose what to read and what to buy and to the First Amendment right of Free Inquiry to publish the cartoons. In this particular case, we decided not to stock this issue in our stores because we place a priority on the safety and security of our customers and our employees. We believe that carrying this issue presented a challenge to that priority.

We value your thoughts and sincerely appreciate that you invested your time to tell us how you feel about the issue. I can assure you that our management team gave careful deliberation to this decision and considered all sides of the issue before reaching this conclusion. As always, we are interested in customer feedback about our choices and while we know you do not agree with our position, we hope you can understand the challenge of balancing the needs of our customers, employees and our communities.

We appreciate the time you have taken to bring your concerns to our attention. If you should have any other questions or comments, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Best,

Dan
Customer Resolution Specialist"

Posted by: panos at April 2, 2006 10:49 PM