The Death of Common Sense Author:Philip K. Howard Distressing, disturbing, devastatingly detailed--this stunning examination of how modern laws are diminishing America exposes the drawbacks of rule-bound government, tells why nothing gets done, reveals the phony pretensions of law, and shows why well-intentioned laws have actually devalued rights. In short, The Death of Common Sense demonstrate... more »s how the buck never stops and how ell-meaning laws are creating a nation of enemies. (Poltics/Current Events)« less