[backhoe]

And with piercing insight.

He's one of the clearest thinkers ( and writers ) I've every run across- I just wish the larger public were more exposed to his work. He has a way of clearing the decks and framing whatever issue he's discussing in simple, stark terms.

[Pusterfuss]

I rank Dr. Sowell right up there with Mark Steyn.

[johnny7]

I think the best description of Sowell's work is 'sobering'.

[decimon]

He's one of the clearest thinkers ( and writers ) I've every run across- I just wish the larger public were more exposed to his work. He has a way of clearing the decks and framing whatever issue he's discussing in simple, stark terms.

I agree. "Why didn't I think of that?" is a common reaction to his writings.