Paladin also acknowledged that criminals and would-be criminals could be among the general readership, but its products are plastered with disclaimers that the books are to be used for informational purposes only. Censorship is yet another tool in the dumbing-down of America by a power structure that relies on a populace too lazy or ignorant to think independently. Yes, it may be dangerous if a crackpot gets hold of directions on how to blow up a building using common household chemicals. Censorship is yet another tool in the dumbing-down of America by a power structure that relies on a populace too lazy or ignorant to think independently. And therein lies the problem.
Information leads to education.
And education, no matter how potentially dangerous an idea may be, is the matter of thoughts, on its own just an inert, intangible and benign substance. In some cases, information may be used for nefarious purposes. By opening the door to censorship, the Supreme Court keeps free expression standing out in the rain, waiting for the protection of the First Amendment umbrella that may or may not show. More than 13,000 copies are sold. A Technical Manual for Independent Contractors from a Paladin Press catalog.