Bibliograph

It is dangerous to be right when the government is wrong, the case for personal freedom, Andrew P. Napolitano

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It is dangerous to be right when the government is wrong, the case for personal freedom, Andrew P. Napolitano

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 267-275) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

It is dangerous to be right when the government is wrong

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

patent documentbibliography

Oclc number

795565829

Responsibility statement

Andrew P. Napolitano

Sub title

the case for personal freedom

Summary

Does the government exist to serve us-- or to master us? Napolitano offers eye-opening, sometimes frightening examples of how, time and again, the human liberties we are guaranteed in the Constitution are vanishing before our eyes

Table Of Contents

Introduction: where do our rights come from? -- Jefferson's masterpiece: the Declaration of Independence -- Get off my land : the right to own property -- Names will never hurt me : the freedom of speech -- I left my rights in San Franscisco : the freedom of association -- You can leave any time you want: the freedom to travel -- You can leave me alone : the right to privacy -- That flesh is mine : you own your body -- Sticks and stones will break my bones : the right to self-defense -- You'll hear from me : the right to petition the government for redress of grievances -- War . . .war . . .what is it good for? : the right to enjoy peace -- When the devil turns round on you : the right to fairness from the government -- A dime isn't worth a penny anymore : the right to sound money -- Theft by any other name : the right to spend your own money -- A ride on Dr. Feinberg's bus : the right to be governed by laws with moral limits -- Disobeying stupidity : the right to ignore the state -- Conclusion

Target audience

adult

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