“I condemn this act, not only because it is a crime against our institutions and community, but also because it is fundamentally un-American. This nation was founded on the right to free speech and open expression, and our libraries are the embodiment of that promise."

The Beachwood Police Department reported on May 2 the man checked out the hundred books from the Cuyahoga County Public Library Beachwood Branch, and posted a video of him burning the books on social media.

  • teawrecks@sopuli.xyz
    6·
    2 months ago

    As long as the fines he is now due cover the cost of rebuying brand new copies, I thank him for his donation.

    • Fredselfish@lemmy.world
      4·
      2 months ago

      What library lets you check out 100 books at one time? Also was there no red flags, when he was checking out these specific books? I hope he banned from all libraries and book stores for life. Mother fucker should get prison time as well.

      • teawrecks@sopuli.xyz
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        2 months ago

        Yeah, I guess they thought he was doing a big research project on diversity lol. Banned from libraries, sure obviously. Banned from book stores? Why? He’s good business! If I owned a book store I’d gladly sell him 100 books, and 100 more when he’s done.

        I disagree with his views, and he definitely should pay for every book he burned, but I’ll defend to the death the right to burn things in protest.