James Lee/Discovery
This book was mentioned by James Lee in his list of demands when he took several hostages at the Discovery Channel Headquarters on September 1, 2010. He demanded the network air daily programs based on the book, specifically content found on pages 207 through 212 (the chapter "Revolutionaries"). Quinn regarded Lee as "a fanatic" who warped his ideas.
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