Phillip Greaves
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[edit] Personal life
Greaves is a former nurse's aide[3].[edit] Book authored
In 2010, Greaves authored a book titled The Pedophile's Guide to Love and Pleasure: A Child-lover's Code of Conduct. The self-published book was not offered in print, but only as an e-book, sold on Amazon's site for $4.79. Greaves himself stated that the purpose of the book was to change peoples' perception of pedophiles[3].[edit] Reaction
[edit] Pulling of book from Amazon
On November 11, 2010, Amazon pulled Greaves's book from its site under threat of a boycott. Amazon stated that it does not believe in censorship of books over their content[4].Readers threatened to boycott Amazon over its selling of the book, which was described by critics as a "pedophile guide". Amazon initially defended the sale of the book, saying that the site "believes it is censorship not to sell certain books simply because we or others believe their message is objectionable"[5] and that the site "supported the right of every individual to make their own purchasing decisions". However, the site later removed the book.[6] The San Francisco Chronicle wrote that Amazon "defended the book, then removed it, then reinstated it, and then removed it again".[5]
Christopher Finan, the president of the American Booksellers Association for Free Expression, argued that Amazon has the right to sell the book as it is not child pornography or legally obscene since it does not have pictures. On the other hand, Enough is Enough, a child safety organization, issued a statement saying that the book should be removed and that it "lends the impression that child abuse is normal".[7] People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, citing the removal of The Pedophile's Guide from Amazon, urged the website to also remove books on dog fighting from its catalogue.[8]
[edit] Arrest
On Monday, December 20, 2010, Greaves was arrested in Colorado on a warrant issued by the Polk County Sheriff's office, violating a Florida law prohibiting the distribution of obscene materials. He was extradited from Colorado to Florida. The arrest occurred after the county's undercover officers purchased a copy of his book for $50. Greaves signed the book himself[2]. According to Sheriff Grady Judd, upon receipt of the book, Greaves violated local laws prohibiting the distribution of "obscene material depicting minors engaged in harmful conduct," a third degree felony.[9][edit] References
- ^ http://www.aolnews.com/2010/12/21/arrest-of-pedophile-guide-author-phillip-greaves-raises-legal-is/
- ^ a b http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2010-12-20/news/os-obscenity-arrest-polk-county-20101220_1_obscenity-laws-obscenity-charge-obscene-material
- ^ a b http://www.aolnews.com/2010/11/11/amazon-yanks-pedophilia-e-book-amid-boycott-threats/
- ^ http://www.aolnews.com/2010/11/11/amazon-yanks-pedophilia-e-book-amid-boycott-threats/
- ^ a b Saint, Nick (2010-11-11). "Amazon Caves: Pedophile Guide Pulled From The Kindle Store (AMZN)". San Francisco Gate. Retrieved November 11, 2010.
- ^ Beaumont, Claudine (November 11, 2010). "Amazon removes 'paedophile guide' from Kindle store". London: The Telegraph. Retrieved November 11, 2010.
- ^ "Amazon no longer selling guide for pedophiles". Associated Press. November 11, 2010. Retrieved November 11, 2010.
- ^ "PETA wants animal-fighting books removed". United Press International. November 13, 2010. Retrieved November 13, 2010.
- ^ "Polk Sheriff: Pedophilia book author arrested". Bay News 9. December 20, 2010. Retrieved December 20, 2010.