Our Character, Our Future

This book should be read by all college students. Why? Because at most universities, students get indocrinated with only the "politically correct" viewpoints. Read this book to see what the other side has to say. Well written and very thought provoking. Alan Keyes is a man of integrity, very well educated, politically experienced and he would be a great choice for a future US President. His book presents real solutions to problems and show the mistakes we have made in our culture. This book shows the truth. Also, a very simple, short and easy book to read and inexpensive. Should definately be in every conservatives library. As a Martial Arts teacher, I even make this required reading for all my students to help develop their mental and spiritual side and learn about current American culture. I can't wait for Alan Keyes next book to come out.

Mr. Keyes takes a stance on what he feels are the root causes for problems in this country in various different areas. Although you may not agree with all of his points it's refreshing that some people are actually intelligent enough to search for the underlying root causes for problems rather than just have government throw more money at them.

The interesting thought process also explores how the liberal government programs are leading this country to a socialistic society, where our very rights to earn a living and profit from it are slowly being deprived in favor of spreading the wealth to non-working recipients, without giving them any ability or desire to change their own situations. Through taxes, and higher taxes for people earning more, the government is dictating just how much of your money they can take and redistribute to people who take no responsibilities for themselves, their families, or their obligation to contribute to society rather than take from it.

Keyes makes it clear that our rights are not happenstance. They do not come from our laws, or our justices, or even our Constitution. As if he were a modern-day prophet, Keyes announces with boldness the same truth that was realized by our Founders- that freedom and liberty are authored by the Creator, and without said foundation there is neither. With undeniable logic demonstrating the fallacies of modern liberalism and uplifting the traditional values of American life, he roots these ideals firmly in the Declaration of Independence with a solid belief in the truths on which it is based. Keyes is a voice of clarity, in a wilderness of confusion, for our times- times in which we are being tempted to forget the noble passion, vision, and foundations on which our country was built. This is a book by a great emerging American statesman and is worth the read of all citizens willing to pledge their lives, their fortune, and their sacred honor to get back to the only truth that will set us free.

After reading this book, I can see why people have a hard time putting a label on Alan Keyes. He's found a way to transcend the typical conservative vs. liberal tags, by -- get this -- looking to the Declaration of Independence (and a lot of world history) for our American "Mission Statement." I especially liked chapter 3, where Dr. Keyes shows a hint of a Francis Schaeffer or Chuck Colson as he exposes our materialistic selfishness for what it is -- "adolescents with a paycheck." After reading this, I was humbled by the high ideals Dr. Keyes described, and inspired to live the kind of life that extends beyond my own little self. A short book, it can be read in a day or two. This is a great read for anyone who likes to THINK.

If you think that the Declaration of Independence is no longer relevant I dare you to read this book. If you already have a healthy respect for the Declaration and the principles therein, then you are in for a treat. I know of no one who can put today's issues in perspective against the backdrop of American history the way that Dr. Keyes does in this book. He shows how important to our continued freedom is the understanding and acceptance that our rights come from our " Creator".