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Re: reviewing books

Gerald Levy wrote:

>Doug has condemned Gillott and Kumar's book without reading it or even
>seeing a copy.  If what is good for the goose is good for the gander, then
>Doug should not object to others who have not read _Wall Street_ from
>condemning it sight unseen.  Perhaps Doug will now admit that his
>"review" of books prior to reading is more than a little problematic and
>speculative?

You're right, Jerry, on the strength of this precedent, I think everyone
should condemn Wall Street sight unseen. Or any other book s/he likes to
hate. It's the holiday season; condemn generously!

Doug
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