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07/26/2007: "Modern society persecutes reader for "fire hazard" of books"

Authorities in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., condemned John Puchniak's apartment this year when a routine inspection raised concern the bookstore owner's collection of nearly 3,000 texts could cause a fire.

Even if he can restore the apartment to acceptable living standards, Puchniak has said he cannot afford to appeal the city to reopen his home.

[ In the meantime, 4 million people stored paint thinner next to space heaters, frayed wires, and haphazardly deep-fried foods in flammable oil. Our priorities are garbage because we have so many specially protected groups. ]

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/86831.html