As an ex-librarian I like the idea of a law saying librarians will have to tell the authorities what the patrons (all or selected) are reading AND the law-makers not checking to see if they keep the info.

I have enjoyed this thread - like Mary I borrow widely (I love the return trolley!) & also enjoyed the comment from Forum Lurker that any terrorist borrowing a book on a suspicious subject would not be very efficient.

It's a sad comment on our modern world that people like your Bush & our little Johnny can help create such an atmosphere of suspicion & hatred.

Fortunately there are folks who ridicule them, hold them up for what they are & fight against them. Long may they live & prosper.