Border's Books, You Lost Me.

I recently learned that you have agreed through negotiations with Hachette Filapachhi Media (HFM) to distribute Shock Magazine, their newest publication. In your letter to another concerned customer you were erroneous in stating that the dispute had been resolved. On the contrary, HFM and Michael Yon had agreed upon a settlement but immediately upon leaving the table HFM abruptly ceased to abide by the terms of the agreement, there by rendering the settlement null and void. Shock Magazine and HFM have continued their willful infringement of American Law and you by distributing their publication are an accomplice after the fact, which makes you liable under US law to pay damages to the photographer. You should also know that this case would clearly be decided in the photographers favor if it goes to trial, and that in the court of public opinion you have already lost.

I find it incredulous to say the least that you refused to carry a publication (April May issue of Free Inquiry) simply for the matter that it contained representations of the Mohammed Cartoons on the grounds that you were only concerned for the welfare of your Muslim customers, yet, now have decided to carry a publication that is embroiled in legal maneuverings from its inception. No law had been broken in the publication of that journal and yet you decided to pull it, I can only assume that you feared some type of potential backlash against your establishment by the Muslim community since your company representative clearly stated in a news article, "For us, the safety and security of our customers and employees is a top priority, and we believe that carrying this issue could challenge that priority," - Borders Group Inc. spokeswoman Beth Bingham.

I currently have an unused gift card to Borders, a Father's Day gift. You can rest assure that I will not be using this card to purchase any more items from your store and all future book, magazine and music purchases done by me and my family will no longer be done in your establishments as long as you carry Shock Magazine. When the new Barnes & Nobles opens at the local mall, you can be assured that I will do all of my shopping there.

You have lost a valued customer.