Posted on 11/08/2004 6:10:47 PM PST by groanup
Recently my daughter told me that when she and a friend were talking, the topic turned to strong vs. weak government.
My daughter was surprised when her friend said that he was on the side of the strong government. He said, "I mean, the government's done a lot for me. I've got a good public education, and I'm free to do just about whatever I want." With further questioning, her friend actually confessed that he thought the government had given him his freedom.
It's sad how many young people think like that because they don't know any better. My daughter has asked me to recommend a book that explains what is obviously not taught in schools --- the ideas of the founding fathers found in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, unalienable rights, self-government, the basic principles of freedom in America --- to have her friend read. Any suggestions?
I agree LakeLady. "What's so great About America" is also one of my absolute favorites! Dinesh also wrote a nice book "Letters to a Young Conservative". Another wonderful book for a young person is Bill Bennett's "Why we Fight". I've given them to my nieces, nephews and young friends. I got enthusiastic feedback.
Those are super recommendations. Anything by D'Souza and Bennett are excellent "young mind influence" materials.
Even better would be to take all young Americans to a lecture where both these fine speakers made presentations.
What a night that would be.
Anthem, by Ayn Rand. It's short, easy to read, powerful.
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