text: Someone once said there is no such thing as bad publicity.  It seems that the small firestorm of controversy  that was created when Fr. Martin's speaking engagements were cancelled has actually encouraged people to read his book BUILDING A BRIDGE  which Amazon ranks as the #1 best seller in the Christian Social Issues category.  In addition,  after all the personal  attacks I think open minded Catholics are more interested in hearing what Fr. Martin has to say on the subject.  If the intent was to marginalize him the effort has been a failure..