A lot of people are angry at Michael Vick about that dog thing. Kind of like they're mad at O.J. about the wife thing. Barry Bonds and steroid, along with Isaiah Washington and slurs. There's so much to be mad at, but the color of rage remains the same.
As an African-American Publisher, I'm very disappointed in the lack of support for children's authors. Encouraging Mom and Dad to curl up on the couch to read the latest "popular" novel while ignoring Little Johnny watching televion or playing video games in the same room is shortsighted. if we don't nurture the next generation of readers, books will become irrelevant. If you want to support literacy BUY A BOOK FOR YOU KIDS!! And, make sure they read it.