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Re: I discovered he was a plagiarist [Re: Freedom from information]
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Thu, 27 Feb 2003 14:43:29 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Scott Arthur writes:
> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, John Neal writes:
> > In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Scott Arthur writes:
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> > > Moore wins Book Of The Year
> > > http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/arts/2795349.stm
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> > > A bit of a worry really.
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> > I agree. How sad. Instead of choosing a book *worthy* of the award, let's
> > choose a book that pushes our personal agenda.
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> I don?t think one is supposed to look at the text as a bible; it is more of a
> starting point for further reading. I expect most of those who voted read it
> because it told them what they wanted to hear; not to understand more about
> themselves or the world around them ? that was my ?worry?.
lol What makes you think that the onslaught of voters who cast their ballot
actually *read* the book, or for that matter, knew how to read? >;^D
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> I suppose I just feel a little uncomfortable reading an award-winning book. ;)
How common of you!
JOHN
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