@taylan When I read the communist manifesto, I was still under the impression that communists read it. That it was the official starting point into communisms because it was the manifesto of a founding father of communism, so to speak. So imagine my surprise now when I learn that communisms aren't doing this like I thought! Haha.

It is funny how naive we are. But it also makes me curious to see what it takes for us to hold ideas like this. I really do think that just reading books isn't enough, therefore it is pointless to ban books for this reason.

Communism didn't hold for me even though I wanted it to for fun but when I read about conservatism it just speaks to me more. Although even there I have questions that need answering still. In a way, I think that we need to already agree with these ideas before reading them, then it is like finding a kindred spirit that is articulating your thoughts better than you have. Providing better insight so that you can explore your own thoughts on the subject matter better.