Bush rejected Harry Potter author JK Rowling for congressional honor because books 'condone witchcraft': Do you agree?

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Bush rejected Harry Potter author JK Rowling for congressional honor because books 'condone witchcraft': Do you agree?

by Twilight HQ Posted October 13, 2009 21:55:51

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George W. Bush was apparently a devout Harry Potter hater. The former president refused to honor J.K. Rowling, author of the Potter series, with the Presidential Medal of Freedom... and for quite the logical reason.

"People in the White House…actually object[ed] to giving the author J.K. Rowling a presidential medal because the Harry Potter books encouraged witchcraft," says former Bush speechwriter Matt Latimer.

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+5 raves Feria~SweetlySicklyInsane October 13, 2009 22:04:02 (edited)

Answered: No! That's a dumb reason to reject Rowling
That is the most ignorant reason. J.K. Rowling created a magical world, she got kids and teens to read again. I'd love to see where he did that.
Oh, wait... he didn't.

Rowling is a fantastic writer, one of my personal favorites and possibly one of the best there ever will be. Grated, she's no Tolken, (Author of the Lord of the Rings series, for those who don't know.) but she is clearly an excellent writer.
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julie 6 days ago

Answered: No! That's a dumb reason to reject Rowling
What an ass whole, I am glad he is out of the white house. .... dumb ass
Lucy formerly of Finchley 7 days ago

Answered: No! That's a dumb reason to reject Rowling
The "witchcraft" in Harry Potter is not the traditional definition of witchcraft. The wizards and witches of the Harry Potter novels are *born* magic; they don't call on higher, evil powers to cast spells. They celebrate Christmas, attend church, and put Bible verses on their grave stones. Wooooo....really evil, huh?
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V November 07, 2009 17:15:40

Answered: No! That's a dumb reason to reject Rowling
J. K Rowling is one of my favorite authors. I have many memories of laying on my bed, book propped in front of me for hours at a time. I still have every single one of the Harry Potter series on my bloated book shelf, falling to pieces from the million times I've read them. Does Rowling promote wizardry? No. Ever heard of fiction? As in, not real? As in, doesn't exist? Saying that the Harry Potter series promotes witchcraft is like saying that
Scooby-Doo promotes eating too much and dressing up as monsters to exact revenge on people who you don't like.
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lunalovegoodfan November 07, 2009 04:53:41

Answered: No! That's a dumb reason to reject Rowling
That was a stupid idea.
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Ray Ray November 04, 2009 10:58:37

Answered: No! That's a dumb reason to reject Rowling
That is completely stupid. Harry Potter happens to be my FAVORITE book series, and i know that some people won't read it and that's fine and all, but seriously, that is just... for lack of a better word, rude.
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JanePotter October 15, 2009 00:10:15

Answered: No! That's a dumb reason to reject Rowling
Oh god...
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HPfan123 October 14, 2009 20:45:48

Answered: No! That's a dumb reason to reject Rowling
It's really dumb!Why is he giving medals to books about war?Does he like wars?What's wrong with Witchcraft?Harry Potter makes alot of people happy,so why would he not give it a metal?
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erblgirl October 14, 2009 15:27:07

Answered: No! That's a dumb reason to reject Rowling
Bush partied too much and burned up too many brain cells in College and prior years to make any kind of judgment call on a writer with a great imagination.

You can also look at the fact that Bush requires a writer, which dictates what he can say so he does not sound unintelligent, because he does not have the ability to write or speak with his own character and personality and make intelligent decisions without talented people he hired who attempt to make him look good.

JK Rowling deserves the honor! Rowling’s talents alone captured the majority of the American and Abroad population with the Harry Potter Books. She literally encompassed excitement, life experiences and lessons that adolescents directly relate to and can learn from while reading these captivating books.

Can Bush or any other publisher come close to these facts? NO!

Young kids to Adults of all ages love these books. So let's see if Obama can once again turn Bush's bad choices and into a good end result! After all, are we not promoting literacy in the USA; to encourage kids and adults to learn to read and work on their creative side of the brain to become well rounded individuals? Hmmm, I do believe that's we the ads state!
ilovetokiohotel October 13, 2009 23:59:29

Answered: No! That's a dumb reason to reject Rowling
bush is an idiotttt
DarkJokerOfAmuro October 13, 2009 23:44:56

Answered: No! That's a dumb reason to reject Rowling
oh bush....u fucking dummy....-________-U
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Emily October 13, 2009 23:19:30 (edited)

Answered: No! That's a dumb reason to reject Rowling
Bush is stupid.
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Damselfly October 13, 2009 22:31:19

Answered: No! That's a dumb reason to reject Rowling
Yet another sign that Bush might be borderline retarded. Someone should take him to a psychiatrist to get diagnosed.
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Astro-Boy October 13, 2009 22:26:00

Answered: No! That's a dumb reason to reject Rowling
How stupid..
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HaleyPanther October 13, 2009 22:21:06

Answered: No! That's a dumb reason to reject Rowling
It's a BOOK!
a FICTIONAL book.

This ISN'T the 1600's or whenever it was... (Salem witch trials)
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Feria~SweetlySicklyInsane October 13, 2009 22:04:02 (edited)

Answered: No! That's a dumb reason to reject Rowling
That is the most ignorant reason. J.K. Rowling created a magical world, she got kids and teens to read again. I'd love to see where he did that.
Oh, wait... he didn't.

Rowling is a fantastic writer, one of my personal favorites and possibly one of the best there ever will be. Grated, she's no Tolken, (Author of the Lord of the Rings series, for those who don't know.) but she is clearly an excellent writer.
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Lexy MalfØy October 13, 2009 22:02:28

Answered: No! That's a dumb reason to reject Rowling
JKR deserves the award and Bush is letting his religion beliefs get in the way of honoring an amazing author.
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Sarah Films the Clouds October 13, 2009 21:58:44

Answered: No! That's a dumb reason to reject Rowling
If there were a legitimate reason, I wouldn't bitch. But that's just stupid.
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Answered: No! That's a dumb reason to reject Rowling
That's so stupid. Besides, aren't we over all that hatred of witchcraft yet?