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Then what about those forensic shows, they are like a how-to manual. Always clean up your blood residues with bleach, etc. Where does it stop? Most importantly, who plays god and draws the line for the rest of us?

According to the law, the author did nothing wrong. He may be a sick SOB but you cannot punish someone for thinking about a crime. We don't have a thought police, yet. But I believe free speech is in danger in American society today. Vocal minorities try to control what is shown on TV, make books disappear. No politician can be elected without at least pretending to hold strong religious views.

You cannot accuse people of supporting evil acts when they stand up for free speech. And the argument fiction vs non-fiction makes no sense either. That would mean that you would have to accept the very same book slightly rewritten into a story. Nothing would be easier.