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Summary: Quick read sure to anger and inform
Review: If you're the sort who enjoys fuming at absurd lawsuits and incomprehensible government action, Howard's "The Death of Common Sense" may well be right up your alley. A brisk read, the 200 or so pages here are filled with examples of government gone awry, absurd legal maneuvers, and public policies that defy common sense.Silly lawsuits and wholly unnecessary laws are central to Howard's rants on over-aggressive government. The book is filled with specific examples, usually followed by pretty sound reasoning as to WHY we, too, should be irritated. All that is missing are solutions. The author offers some, but they are few and far between. One thing is certainly welcome: Politics rarely intrude here. Well-written and to the point, Howard doesn't appear to be walking far to the right or the left. The political neutrality is welcome. There is probably a libertarian bent present, but it's hardly intrusive; this is not a political book. And in these times of overly political books, that is a classic Good Thing. A quick read, paced well with plenty of examples, this is a good pick for those who enjoy peering at the foibles of misguided government.
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Summary: Great from start to finish.
Review: This is a quick, easy read and I can relate to this book. My parents run a small, family business and we waste so much time and money to try and sort our way through all of this nonsense when we should be coming up with ideas to be more productive. After you read this book, you realize how much of a strain this puts on everyone.
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Summary: Finally, a book about this lingering thought
Review: As someone who has struggled to comply with reams of intractable federal regulations, I've often paused at this thought: there's something massively wrong with laws in the US. Howard captures the essence of the problem admirably. It's reassuring to know you're not alone in being bewildered by a system that has gone so awry.
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