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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

This book was the product of many years in both formulation and writing and many people played a role in shaping how this book turned out. First, I would like to thank all of those with whom I have engaged in discussion over the years for the exchange of ideas that resulted in this book. I would particularly like to thank those who disagreed with me for four reasons. First, the at times vigorous back and forth helped me to try out my arguments and ideas, exposed weaknesses and flaws, and with their challenges helped me to come to a better understanding of these issues. Second, their challenges encouraged me to learn more and to explore new areas of investigation. Third, for helping me to learn how to challenge ideas, without attacking people. And finally, for being willing to discuss these issues. In particular I would like to thank Alfi, Bets, Elaine, jlescallette, Dor, JC, Jo Dakotah, Koka, Pheebs, Leith Anne, Mara, Roberta, Tom, Whit, and Woodsey, along with many others. I would also like to thank my good friends Larry and Diane Nixon, for their insights and perspectives. Without them this book would have been at a minimum vastly different, and probably would never have been written. I would also like to thank my students, particularly those in my classes on critical thinking, as they were a constant source of new ideas, and different ways of looking at things.

Key to all of this has been my editor, Henry Neufeld, who not only had the faith to take on the work, but also worked diligently in the editing process with corrections and suggestions to make the book better.

And of course none of this would have been possible without the loving support and encouragement of my wife, Hanna. Thank you for putting up with me.

Lastly, I want to thank my mother and father, who taught me a love for this country and an interest and concern for how government works.