FIY NP

[David Morris]

Reality Check from the bookstore's page on this book:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0685175073/o/qid=957447729/sr=2-1/002-0144468-0590626

As some readers may be aware, a hoax e-mail has been circulating widely that 
falsely claims Amazon.com has favorably reviewed this book. This allegation 
is, of course, absolutely untrue. Nevertheless, this rumor has become so 
widespread on the Internet that it's already a recognized "urban legend," 
just like alligators living in the sewers. Amazon.com obviously does not 
endorse The Protocols of the Learned Elders of Zion. This book is one of the 
most infamous, and tragically influential, examples of racist propaganda 
ever written. It may be useful to some as a tool in the teaching of the 
history of anti-Semitism, but it's unquestionably propaganda.

Does Amazon.com sell this book? Of course we do, along with millions of 
other titles. The Protocols of the Learned Elders of Zion is classified 
under "controversial knowledge" in our store, along with books about UFOs, 
demonic possession, and all manner of conspiracy theories. You can also find 
books in other sections of Amazon.com's online bookstore that analyze The 
Protocols' fraudulent origins and its tragic historical role in promoting 
anti-Semitism and Jewish persecution, including A Lie and a Libel: The 
History of the Protocols of the Elders of Zion.


>From: calbert at tiac.net
>To: pynchon-l at waste.org
>Subject: FIY NP
>Date: Thu, 4 May 2000 08:21:26 -0500
>
>This came from a friend in Australia.....
>> >
> > >> [snip]  What is absolutely immoral and
> > >> irresponsible, is that they review the book positively, saying
> > >> that it has not been proven to be a "hoax"- that is, that it can
> > >> be read as a valid expose of the Jewish plot to destroy everyone
> > >> else. The president of Amazon was informed about this problem,
> > >> and nothing has been done to remove the review. I would not shop
> > >> in a store that sells neo-Nazi hate literature. I will never buy
> > >> a book from Amazon.com again, and I urge you to do the same, and
> > >> to let them know why. Karin McQuillan PS please forward this
> > >> letter to everyone on your email list. It is vitally important
> > >> that Amazon realize that the American public will not support
> > >> pandering to neo-Nazis for profit.
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