Mark Levin's new book should be required reading for all 12th grade Government students--at least. 'Twould be better if all high school students were required to read it, but we all know that will never happen. Reading this book, I learned more about how the Founders came to establish our Republic than all of my prior education and reading put together.
Levin takes the reader through various "ideals" of government, beginning with Plato's Republic, and he succinctly and clearly lays out the "vision" of those he discusses. Plato, Hobbs, More, and Marx--all preached a similar "vision" in which the individual exists for benefit of the state.
Levin then discusses Locke and de Touqueville--Locke's influence on the Framers and de Touqueville's experience visiting the United States in the 19th century.
This book is an amazing read, providing understanding as to how America started out, and discussing where we are today. And we are in dire straits. Administrative law has crushed the American spirit in a way that stifles economic growth. Levin refers to the Administrative Law section of government as the "unconstitutional fourth branch of government". More on them later.
Every American who cares for this country--even a little bit--should read this book. Those who do will walk away with a completely changed perspective regarding what has, does, and will happen in this country.
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