Several folks have sent me a link to an online petition, apparently instigated by the Goldman family, protesting the forthcoming O.J. Simpson broadcasts. It's called Don't Pay O.J., but the text is a little muddy as to whether they're more bothered by Simpson getting the public forum or Simpson getting the chance to make money. Perhaps the distinction doesn't matter in this case.
I must admit I'm a little uncomfortable with the idea of bringing pressure against booksellers not to carry his book. Bookstores, of course, have the right to not carry anything they find tasteless but they shouldn't be put in the position of evaluating and judging content. As contemptible as Simpson is, he still has his First Amendment rights…and I like the idea of a book dealer who carries everything and lets the buying public decide what they will and will not buy.