America Matters: Why We Should Care!
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As Americans, we continually decide whether we can obtain good government or if the destiny of nations is determined only by wealth, influence, and fraud. It is as true in our own day as it was when the nation was formed. This book tries to convey the substance of American politics, which is too often argumentative, imbued with caustic commentary, and guided by visceral reactions...we have to learn how to engage in constructive dialogue without resorting to resentment and fury.
"One nation under God" doesn't mean unquestioning allegiance to a single group, party, or ideology. The strength of our country lies in the diversity of opinion and thought of all citizens. Differences and disagreements are essential to a democracy. However, as participants, we must learn to discuss issues without impugning the loyalty, patriotism, or sanity of every philosophical adversary. In order to do this, we must educate ourselves about the issues and respect the rights of others to hold alternative views. If we do this, we will see that the challenges facing us are just that...challenges to be overcome.
Book exerpt: Read the Introduction and chapter one...then buy the book!
James Douglas Buthman
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America Matters blends history with current political reality to re-awaken our civic spirit and revitalize a broad and inclusive patriotism. It clearly stresses the significance of dialogue and examines the vitality and impact of the United States. America Matters: Why We Should Care Buy The Complete Version of This Book at Booklocker.com: http://www.booklocker.com/p/books/3467.html?s=pdf America Matters: Why We Should Care! Copyright © 2008 James Douglas Buthman ISBN 978-1-60145-496-6 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the author. Cover photos by James D. Buthman Author photo by James Morrison Printed in the United States of America. PoliticsandNature.com. 2008 America Matters: Why We Should Care! James Douglas Buthman
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As Americans, we continually decide whether we can obtain good government or if the destiny of nations is determined only by wealth, influence, and fraud. It is as true in our own day as it was when the nation was formed. This book tries to convey the substance of American politics, which is too often argumentative, imbued with caustic commentary, and guided by visceral reactions...we have to learn how to engage in constructive dialogue without resorting to resentment and fury.
"One nation under God" doesn't mean unquestioning allegiance to a single group, party, or ideology. The strength of our country lies in the diversity of opinion and thought of all citizens. Differences and disagreements are essential to a democracy. However, as participants, we must learn to discuss issues without impugning the loyalty, patriotism, or sanity of every philosophical adversary. In order to do this, we must educate ourselves about the issues and respect the rights of others to hold alternative views. If we do this, we will see that the challenges facing us are just that...challenges to be overcome.