• ZephyrXero@lemmy.world
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    21 hours ago

    I don’t want to burn the books, just strip Rowling of ownership so she doesn’t profit off of them any further is all. Maybe put them in the public domain early

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      1 hour ago

      The problem with this is that if presumably the government had such power it wouldn’t just be used to silence hateful voices but also those who proclaim liberty and tolerance. The pendulum can only be given so much power when it swings both ways.

    • 𝕽𝖚𝖆𝖎𝖉𝖍𝖗𝖎𝖌𝖍@midwest.social
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      21 hours ago

      If wishes were horses, beggers would ride.

      One of this things is within your power; the other, isn’t.

      That said, burning her books only benefits her. If you want you hurt her, find someone who wants to buy and read them, and give them yours.