Focuses on the political issue of the day, it is labeled individualism or liberalism, some say socialism or conservatism. The basic issue is statism or freedom. This book takes the reader through a rapid history of man's quest for freedom. The USA partially achieved that goal with the first written constitution in the world that recognized individual rights. That document still stands alone; the rest of world uses the terms collective or human rights to blur the distinction.
The books theme uses a step by step progression through the development of our constitutional achievements and losses. It defines todays political crisis. Points out our choices, which "achievement" do we selct? Socialism or Individualism?
It is an easy read, written in comfortable tones using examples to explain the issues in non-lawyer terms. It is an outstanding tool for parents who wish to enlighten their children or grandchildren in high school or university. The book is also a good refresher course for adults who have neglected political events or lost their understanding of the constitution.
The book is important in the sense it clearly identifies the two totally incompatible ways of life facing the United States in the next election. All signs indicate our nation is at a tipping point. Citizens need issues to be clear and concise to break through the political "double-speak." Conservatives will see arguments to assist in their discussions. Liberals will see a concise picture of their goals with the resulting and inevitable results. Liberals may recognize their ideology is passe; "liberalism" may have been a good idea in the 1860's when it was first developed as a vehicle to re-label "Tribalism" to "Utopia", but today is out-dated by events and the continuing evolution of individual rights.
This book is unique in that it identifies the cures and suggests a solution.It accurately presents the contrast our nation faces between the two major ideologies that are now in a direct clash.
