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Book-Thrower Just Wanted Obama to ... Read His Book

Books are not 'dangerous objects,' says Secret Service

By Emily Rauhala,  Newser User

Posted Oct 12, 2010 1:55 AM CDT | Updated Oct 12, 2010 5:58 AM CDT

(Newser) – The man who threw a book at President Obama at a rally Sunday was an over-exuberant author, not a security threat, the Secret Service says. The "exuberant' author, who has not been identified, simply wanted the president to read his book, CNN notes. He was questioned and released without charge. "A book isn't considered a dangerous object," a Secret Service rep explains. "The person threw a book on stage and our agents acted appropriately." But that guy who streaked? Not so appropriate.

Beware flying books.
Beware flying books.   (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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RidersontheStorm
Oct 13, 2010 4:40 AM CDT
It could be worse: Reverend Jeremiah Wright, says US President Barack Obama “thew me under the bus” and the Obama Administration views him as “toxic.” “I am ‘radioactive,’ Sir. When Obama threw me under the bus, he threw me under the bus literally!” - said Rev. Wright, presumably with a geiger counter in hand and wearing a protective suit with large tyre marks on it.
Schwizche
Oct 12, 2010 11:56 PM CDT
I'd like him to read the Ten Commandments. The Original hardback version by the same method.
Spraynard
Oct 12, 2010 6:09 PM CDT
he seems like a very thoughtful and introspective individual.

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