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Re: I discovered he was a plagiarist [Re: Freedom from information]
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Date: 
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:
> > 
> > > Moore wins Book Of The Year
> > > http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/arts/2795349.stm
> > > 
> > > A bit of a worry really.
> > 
> > I agree.  How sad. Instead of choosing a book *worthy* of the award, let's
> > choose a book that pushes our personal agenda.
> 
> 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
> 
> I suppose I just feel a little uncomfortable reading an award-winning book. ;)

How common of you!

JOHN



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(...) <snip> (...) Well this puts a clear slant on the democratic process at large, doesn't it? I think it was mentioned a long time ago in o.t-d about how some people that vote really don't understand the issues they are voting for. Not to take an (...) (24 years ago, 27-Feb-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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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 (...) (24 years ago, 27-Feb-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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