Mein Kampf becomes a best seller in Turkey

nelison · Post by **nelison** » 3/24/2005, 3:23 pm

Yahoo is just catching on to this story that emerged last week. Turns out Adolf Hitler's "Mein Kampf" is now a top seller in Turkey as it was released recently for very cheap in paperback form. Here's the article...
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=487&ncid=487&e=4&u=/ap/20050324/ap_en_ot/turkey_hitler_s_book

I was just wondering how you guys felt about this. Should people be allowed to read this book?

I've always wanted to read the book just for it's historical value and to get some insight on Hitler's ideas. I've heard it's poorly written, but it would still be interesting to read words written by Hitler.

Dr. Hobo · Post by **Dr. Hobo** » 3/24/2005, 3:57 pm

why shouldnt it be sold or why shouldnt people be allowed to read it in your opinion?

closeyoureyes · Post by **closeyoureyes** » 3/24/2005, 4:07 pm

I read it last year.

Its deeply, deeply disturbing, but yes, I think everyone should be allowed to read it. It is better to know what your enemy is saying about you, than to assume.

I think in a modern society such as ours, people would be able to understand that Hitler was mad. Insane even. Having said that, the holocaust did occur, and in what was considered one of the most modern and civilized countries in the world at the time, and probably even now.

We have hindsight on our side.

I dont see why people shouldnt be allowed to read it.

nikki4982 · Post by **nikki4982** » 3/24/2005, 4:44 pm

Because some people read it and agree with it. :uh:

That being said, I think people should be allowed to read it if they want. :lol:

closeyoureyes · Post by **closeyoureyes** » 3/24/2005, 5:08 pm

Yes but there is always a some people who will agree with something that modern society does not. There will always be people who take it too far.

Mein Kempf isnt hard to get. I was 15, when i took it out of the library, no questions asked.

If Mein Kempf shouldnt be allowed to be in print, neither should alot of rap, violent video games, and anything with an anger towards anyone else.

Dr. Hobo · Post by **Dr. Hobo** » 3/24/2005, 5:56 pm

or a lot of rock

closeyoureyes · Post by **closeyoureyes** » 3/24/2005, 6:01 pm

Yeah, I was only using examples.

its4am_isanybodyhome · Post by **its4am_isanybodyhome** » 3/24/2005, 6:26 pm

i think people should be allowed to read it.

happening fish · Post by **happening fish** » 3/24/2005, 6:26 pm

me too

its4am_isanybodyhome · Post by **its4am_isanybodyhome** » 3/24/2005, 8:50 pm

i told my dad about this and he said he wanted me to never read it
i want to though, i think it would be really interesting

hpdfk · Post by **hpdfk** » 3/24/2005, 9:08 pm

My history teacher read it. Like Jim said, it's a poorly written book(a tiny part of this has to do with loss of imagry through english translation). Still might be an interesting read, although not a captivating one.

happening fish · Post by **happening fish** » 3/24/2005, 9:15 pm

Of course this should be read. The best way to avoid repeating history is to keep the mistakes of the past alive in the minds of the present.

closeyoureyes · Post by **closeyoureyes** » 3/24/2005, 10:49 pm

Any half intelligent human being would be able to plainly see that his ranting, very angry ranting, is insane.

It's not like Hitler will be ressurected if you read it or something.

Johnny · Post by **Johnny** » 3/24/2005, 10:53 pm

I've wanted to read when I was in the12th grade but, I didn't think that a catholic school would have that book in its library and I wasn't going to ask.

its4am_isanybodyhome · Post by **its4am_isanybodyhome** » 3/25/2005, 9:43 am

my dad on me reading it: "you don't need that kind of influence"

Henrietta · Post by **Henrietta** » 3/25/2005, 10:32 am

Wow, your Dad really thinks he's taught you well, eh?

I think that if someone is a minor, their parents should watch what their children are reading. But I don't think it should be banned. That's plain ignorance.

closeyoureyes · Post by **closeyoureyes** » 3/25/2005, 2:41 pm

I've never even been monitered I dont think. My parents just trust me. I've read alot of controversial stuff in the past, they think its neat that I take an interest in stuff like it.

Korzic · Post by **Korzic** » 3/25/2005, 2:56 pm

Unless you've read it I don't think you can cast a judgement in the negative. Human rights is all about freedom of choice. To ban our ability to choose what we read/see/whatever is an encroachment upon this and if implemented we regress. I have not read it but I see no valid reason why someone should not be allowed to read it. I would hazard a guess there is far worse out on the world that people have access to, than Mein Kampf

My 2c

AnnieDreams · Post by **AnnieDreams** » 3/25/2005, 3:02 pm

It would be against Human Rights to keep people from reading it, but not to not print it.

I think the main reason it's a big seller would be because of it's historical value, and general interest, not because a lot of people agree with him.

nelison · Post by **nelison** » 3/25/2005, 3:07 pm

I definitely agree with you guys that whoever wants to read it should be allowed to read it. If I remember correctly schools and libraries in my area have said that you can only take out Mein Kampf if it is for research purposes. Also, another reason why I asked if it should be allowed is because the Bavarian government that holds the copyright to the book does not want the book to ever be re-published, and these books in Turkey were published illegally.