It Is Dangerous to Be Right When the Government Is Wrong

Judge Andrew P. Napolitano examines the concept the government hates and fears the most: Freedom.The United States of America was born out of a bloody revolt against tyranny. Yet almost from its inception, the government here has suppressed liberty. In his sixth book on the Constitution and human freedom, Judge Andrew P. Napolitano asks: Where does freedom come from? How can government in America exercise power that the people have not given to it? What forces have collaborated to destroy personal freedom?In this back-to-basics on freedom, Judge Napolitano addresses hard questions:Do we still have a Constitution?What are the limits to government power in a free society?Why does the government attack, rather than defend, our rights?If our rights are inalienable, how can the government take them away?Do we really own any private property?The Judge gives a sweeping treatment of natural rights and all the philosophical, religious,...