Why did the FBI keep a file on Charles Bukowski?
He was a spy
He was a criminal
Due to his column in Open City
He was a politician
Answer
The FBI kept a file on Charles Bukowski because of his column in Open City. In his column, Bukowski was critical of the government and often wrote about political topics. The FBI believed that Bukowski was a threat to the government and kept a file on him to monitor his activities.
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