Our View: Rightful outrage at Kahui book

It is difficult to determine which is more disturbing - the fact that the mother of the Kahui twins chose to publish a book about their deaths or the fact that she is shocked that New Zealanders are outraged at her decision.
The deaths of Chris and Cru Kahui in 2006 dismayed the nation.
What was equally disturbing was the fact the extended family closed ranks and refused to tell police any of the events that led to the deaths of the twins.
The twins' father, Chris Kahui, was acquitted of their murders in May 2008. His defence claimed the injuries were caused by their mother, Macsyna King, who denied the killings.
The twins died of head injuries but also showed signs of dehydration and bone fractures.
These were two children who had obviously suffered horrendous abuse.
Why the twins' mother would think that her preachings would interest anyone is beyond comprehension.
Breaking Silence: The Kahui Case, was written by Ms King and journalist Ian Wishart and comes out as medical experts give evidence in the coroner's inquiry into the twins' deaths.
If the material and context of the book is not abhorrent enough, the timing is a disgrace.
Fortunately, the people of New Zealand don't want any part of this circus.
A fast-growing Facebook group has urged people to boycott the book, saying Ms King would profit from it.
And book retailers around the country, including Tauranga branches of Paper Plus and The Warehouse, do not want any part of it.
Mr Wishart has defended the book, saying the book stores had given in to unfair public pressure. He believes their actions amount to the death of free speech.
On the contrary, in a democratic society we all have the ability to make our own decision on what we want to see, hear and read.
It is hard to imagine anyone would want to hear the utterings of a woman who allegedly did not realise her children were slowly dying from abuse and neglect.
Rather than this boycott being disturbing, it is heartening that so many people are making a stand and saying this is not right.
Sorry, Ms King and Mr Wishart, you have sadly misread the people of New Zealand who want no part of your misguided efforts.