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The Death of Common Sense: How Law Is Suffocating America
by Philip K. Howard
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Random House (1995-01-13)
ISBN: 0679429948
EAN: 9780679429944
Dewy Decimal #: 349.73
Hardcover: 202 pages
Edition: 1st
Release Date: 1995-01-13
SKU: BX012-060913009
Condition: Used: Very Good
Comments: Clean and shiny, not pricecut. Pg 121 has a mfg ripple o/wise near new. Pgs crisp, clean, tight, unmarked. No remainder mark.
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
Distressing, disturbing, devastatingly detailed--this stunning examination of how modern laws are diminishing America exposes the drawbacks of rule-bound government, tells why nothing gets done, reveals the phony pretensions of law, and shows why well-intentioned laws have actually devalued rights. In short, The Death of Common Sense demonstrates how the buck never stops and how ell-meaning laws are creating a nation of enemies. (Poltics/Current Events)
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Customer Reviews
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A must read
Rating  (4)
Date: 2008-07-12
I first read this book 5 years ago. Since then I've purchased and given away over a dozen copies. When I give the book away, I challenge the reader to "don't get mad, do something about it". The examples that Howard uses illustrates how bureaucratic our society has become and with that how scarce "common sense" has become. It's a great illustration that the balance between "free will of the people" and unchecked bureaucracy continues to tip in the bureaucrats favor.
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We reap what we sow.
Rating  (5)
Date: 2007-10-10
This book says the things we all have thought when we have heard of nonsensical law suits and the lack of common sense in our society. An easy read, this book intends to put a fire under people.
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Deflecting responsibility from his own profession
Rating  (1)
Date: 2007-07-07
1 out of 3 customers found this reveiw helpful
The anecdotes are indeed maddening; of course the law and bureaucratic process can be described as "inefficient". However, over and again, Howard says, "Anyone can accuse anyone of anything," which is true, but he acts like the ability to accuse someone is the same as rendering judgment, and therefore our right to call someone to task in a court of law should be abridged. He neglects the fact that, once in the court of law, it is up to the lawyers and judges, and juries when appropriate, to dismiss cases that have no merit. If that is not being done, it is not the problem of us American citizens "having too many rights" but that his slimy profession is without any moral compass. And his book, while thought-provoking and entertaining, is at heart a call for less oversight of those in power, because those without power are slowing them down. I expect he's very happy with Bush and Cheney and their dismantling of so many of our inconvenient "rights". Read it, but with a pile of salt.
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Death of Common Sense
Rating (5)
Date: 2007-01-14
2 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
Well-written and well-researched book that presents the frightening picture of the beast that law in America has become. The author provides good historical background for the reader to appreciate the insidious development of what has become our current laws, how these laws have actually become impediments for progress and justice, and good discussions regarding the challenges facing any rational correction of this quagmire.
Very worthwhile and insightful reading.
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It's okay
Rating  (3)
Date: 2006-03-17
1 out of 9 customers found this reveiw helpful
Not bad, but just too obvious. I suppose as an introduction to someone recovering from a desire for Government regulation it mayh be helpful.
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