Adam Freedman
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"Liberals believe that "states' rights" is merely a smokescreen for racist repression. What we have forgotten is that the Constitution itself is a compromise between state and federal governments--a compromise the Federal government no longer respects. Historically, the doctrine of states' rights has been a powerful engine of prosperity and a protector of American freedoms. Conservatives need to reclaim states' rights as an honorable tradition, and...
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Conservative legal scholar Freedman argues that the doctrine of originalism is the only way to restore the Founding Fathers' vision of American liberty. He lists the fundamental themes of the founding charter--limited government, federalism, separation of powers, and individual liberty--and explores the nature of all three branches of government, and calls for a new Constitutional convention.
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The Eats, Shoots & Leaves of legalese, this witty narrative journey through the letter of the law offers something for language lovers and legal eagles alike
This clever, user-friendly discourse exposes the simple laws lurking behind decorative, unnecessary, and confusing legal language. For better or for worse, the instruction manual for today's world is written by lawyers. Everyone needs to understand this manual-but lawyers persist in writing...