I have a great deal of sympathy for your views. I too read LotR first in the 70s. But, if people want to read the books, they can (and a great many have been encouraged by the films to do so). If they do, they will understand the differences. If not, well that's their choice.
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Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!
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