http://climbingsinai.com/2009/08/taking-mein-kampf-off-the-banned-books-list/ Sun, 04 Jul 2010 09:43:16 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.3 hourly 1 http://climbingsinai.com/2009/08/taking-mein-kampf-off-the-banned-books-list/comment-page-1/#comment-77 A Jewish literary rebirth… in Krakow, Poland | JPS Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:18:47 +0000 http://jpsblog.org/?p=958#comment-77 [...] Dovev Siftei Yeshenim is coming on the heels of a possible re-publication of a German edition of Mein Kampf! That’s irony for ya.)  The publication of this book is indicative of a larger trend in [...] [...] Dovev Siftei Yeshenim is coming on the heels of a possible re-publication of a German edition of Mein Kampf! That’s irony for ya.)  The publication of this book is indicative of a larger trend in [...]

]]> http://climbingsinai.com/2009/08/taking-mein-kampf-off-the-banned-books-list/comment-page-1/#comment-76 Naomi Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:16:27 +0000 http://jpsblog.org/?p=958#comment-76 Hi Laura, Thanks for your comments. Another point in the original article was that "Mein Kampf" is readily available everywhere, anyways - on the internet, in used bookstores, even in people's homes in Germany! Apparently, for about 12 years, "Mein Kampf" was a mandatory wedding gift, so loads of people already own the book (even if they don't read it or approve of it, I'm sure many people still have their copy in an attic or something, collecting dust). So really, since the hate literature is so readily available, the best way to combat it isn't to try to outlaw it, but to fight it with reasoned, intelligent criticism. Hi Laura,
Thanks for your comments. Another point in the original article was that “Mein Kampf” is readily available everywhere, anyways – on the internet, in used bookstores, even in people’s homes in Germany! Apparently, for about 12 years, “Mein Kampf” was a mandatory wedding gift, so loads of people already own the book (even if they don’t read it or approve of it, I’m sure many people still have their copy in an attic or something, collecting dust). So really, since the hate literature is so readily available, the best way to combat it isn’t to try to outlaw it, but to fight it with reasoned, intelligent criticism.

]]> http://climbingsinai.com/2009/08/taking-mein-kampf-off-the-banned-books-list/comment-page-1/#comment-74 Laura Weakley Sat, 08 Aug 2009 21:03:31 +0000 http://jpsblog.org/?p=958#comment-74 Naomi, I have to agree with you, even the part about not being wedded to your own opinion! I am not for censorship, and this is an historical book, which in my opinion is the only reason I believe it should be re-published. Yes, it will stir up antisemitism in the minds of ignorant people. As long as scholarly comments and critical analysis accompany the book (especially if they address the hate-filled propaganda and opinions with facts and/or other ways to debunk myths long-held by his supporters), re-publishing it would hopefully serve higher purposes. Hopefully, scholarly comments will help educate those who have limited experience with the subject matter. Finally, stirring up emotions may not constitute a good enough reason NOT to publish it (despite my having no favoritism whatsoever towards the author of it!). Naomi,
I have to agree with you, even the part about not being wedded to your own opinion! I am not for censorship, and this is an historical book, which in my opinion is the only reason I believe it should be re-published. Yes, it will stir up antisemitism in the minds of ignorant people. As long as scholarly comments and critical analysis accompany the book (especially if they address the hate-filled propaganda and opinions with facts and/or other ways to debunk myths long-held by his supporters), re-publishing it would hopefully serve higher purposes. Hopefully, scholarly comments will help educate those who have limited experience with the subject matter. Finally, stirring up emotions may not constitute a good enough reason NOT to publish it (despite my having no favoritism whatsoever towards the author of it!).

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