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Chargement... Give Me Liberty: Freeing Ourselves in the Twenty-First Centurypar Gerry Spence
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Here, in this landmark personal work, Gerry demonstrates how, despite the democratic rhetoric we hear and believe, we have become enslaved. All of us are trapped by a complex web of corporate and governmental behemoths he calls the "New Slave Master" that today controls our airways, educates our children, and manages every facet of our lives. Yet, far from being a pronouncement of gloom,Give Me Liberty!is an inspiring and visionary work. In the spirit of his bestsellingHow to Argue and Win Every Time,Spence expounds on his philosophy, thus empowering us to: Liberate the slave within, redefine success, unchain the spirit, escape the religions of work and beliefs that enslave us, free ourselves with what he calls our "magical weapon." Like Thomas Paine'sCommon Sense, Give Me Liberty!captures the underlying malaise of a country, transforming it into a national dialogue that promises a groundswell for a meaningful democracy in America in the coming years. Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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As Spence readily admits, this is a blasphemous notion in contemporary politics. The Constitution is worshipped by Americans on both sides of the political spectrum as a sacred document that is nearly infallible (aside from the election-year ideologue amendments). At the same time, many of his "Twenty Six Dreams to Liberty" make sense–they could actually improve and extend upon the freedom that America claims to personify. His ideas of decentralizing power and forcing corporations to act as socially responsible members of society are noble and needed. Still, some of his ideas regarding choosing representatives–legislators and judges–by lot may reduce the freedoms of those chosen to serve against their will. Even though this may produce legislation more connected with the realities of the people, I am less than convinced that this would produce a society freer than the one we live in today.
Overall, Give Me Libery makes a good read. He relies too much on anecdote early on for my taste (similar to why I cannot bring myself to read anything Tom Friedman writes). However, by the end, he assumes the role of a modern-day philosopher toying with what makes democracy free and other abstract concepts of government. This latter half of the book is what makes it worth reading. Along those lines, I've added a couple of Spence's newer books to my Amazon Wishlist (what more complement could I give an author?). ( )