But wanting to thin out his collection, he found he couldn't even give away books to libraries or thrift shops, which said they were full. So on Sunday, Wayne began burning his books protest what he sees as society's diminishing support for the printed word.Which libraries did he go to? How many? Had he even heard of the various charities that donate books to inner-city schools, decimated school libraries in New Orleans, or even the camel bookmobile in Kenya? (There's even a certain little school on Colombia's northern coast that is pretty desperate for books as well.)
I'm really sorry, but I just have to say it: ¡Qué gringo tan tonto!
(via Maud)
UPDATE: Tod Goldberg elaborates on the additional insult they've been heaping on this already grievous injury.
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