https://pjmedia.com/tatler/2011/04/07/solway-why-burning-a-book-is-not-a-good-idea/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 02:29:10 -0400<![CDATA[I note that many of the responses to my recent article “The Fire This Time” take me to task for considering Terry Jones’ burning of the Koran as reprehensible. I seem to have been largely misconstrued and the point I was trying to make is lost. I understand the intention behind Jones and especially the gutsy Ann Barnhardt, but I could never burn a book, not even Mein Kampf. Both my conscience and my heritage forbid it. Moreover, book-burning in these instances reeks too much of a stunt.]]>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:50:30 -0400<![CDATA[The Tatler]]>https://pjmedia.com/the-tatler/2011/04/07/solway-why-burning-a-book-is-not-a-good-idea-n145697