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Forewords

From the Publisher

It is perhaps unusual for a publisher to write part of a foreword. But as a small businessman and owner of a small publishing company, I am more involved in individual book projects than you might expect. I look for manuscripts that will communicate across political, religious, social, or intellectual lines. I could make money publishing books to be read by the already convinced, reaffirming their existing beliefs. But I see my business as a service as well, so I want to challenge people’s thinking, not just reaffirm their beliefs.

In addition, I hope to reach more than an intellectual elite. Our problems in this country can eventually be traced to “we the people” and the behavior we tolerate in media, in government, and in academia. There are things that can be done, but effective action requires clear understanding.

So whether you call yourself a Democrat, Republican, independent, or member of another party, whether you are liberal, moderate, or conservative, I invite you to use this book to clarify and test your understanding, I don’t mind if you leave your reading in serious disagreement with the author; I only hope that you will leave with a better understanding of what you believe and a greater determination to do your part in renewing our political system.

You will notice that our endorsements come from a variety of people—a military veteran, someone in the professions, some in academia. In presenting this second, paperback edition, we present three forewords. These are from people like you, who live and work, and who care about their country. They are remaining anonymous, because they are not famous and they represent many others.

As publisher, of course, I cannot remain anonymous.

— Henry Neufeld, Florida