Lens Of Liberty

When Josh Spencer opened his business in Los Angeles, he called it “The Last Bookstore,” because so many others have gone out of business in this digital age. But in L.A., the problem is more than just Internet competition. That city treats used book stores the same as gunshops. Owners need a police permit, and must hold all books at least 30 days before selling them. Each book must be stamped with a number, corresponding to records identifying the book and where it was purchased, and sellers and suppliers must be fingerprinted. That applies to all books – even copies of the Constitution! Ruthless dictators may hate books, but this is America! People here should look through the Lens of Liberty, and instead of regulating copies of the Constitution, they should read it.