I realise that by writing this, I’m being a bit hypocritical, but I’ll abstract this as best I can. Recently a crazy, right-wing American came to Canada to plug their book. In this person’s first speaking engagement, this person made racist remarks. Unfortunately, this was to be expected and is exactly what this person does to draw attention. They say shocking things to stir people into a tizzy, end up becoming very recognizable and sell a lot of books. This person is Howard Stern in drag.
The only way to deal with these people is to stop using their name out loud and pay no attention to them whatsoever. There are many, many authors out there who write things that would anger many Canadians but because they’re not popular enough, we don’t hear about them and it doesn’t affect us. Treat these people the way you treat trolls on the Internet. Ignore them and they go away.
Luke - AspiringGent // Mar 25, 2010 at 9:01 am
It is “she who shall not be named”…
Tom // Mar 28, 2010 at 11:33 am
It’s AC right?
Ashley Baxter // Mar 28, 2010 at 11:50 pm
I agree that the people should be ignored but our nations can’t resist a good freak show. People’s fascinations with the outspoken will sadly and unfortunately keep people like her in the spotlight. *Tom, I think your guess is correct*
mandy caroll // Mar 31, 2010 at 8:42 pm
don’t you think you do exactly what you want people not to do? you write about him… guess you were frustated and this is why you did it. maybe we should just all close our mouth.. or should we ALL TALK ABOUT IT and recommend EVERYONE NOT TO BUY IT? Maybe this would help too, instead of trying to be calm…
Frank Zweegers // Apr 7, 2010 at 1:24 pm
If you tell people not buy this book, they will do it. It’s human nature, forbid them to do something and then they will do it.
It’s a shame, but it’s true.
Dan // Apr 7, 2010 at 7:23 pm
I just stay away from people that generate any form of stress/drama. My energy is too important to waste on them.