The Death of Common Sense is an eye-opening examination of the systemic flaws in America's bureaucratic legal system. Through vivid stories and real-life examples, Philip Howard exposes how blindly following rules and replacing thinking with rote process has led to a legal maze that frustrates and humiliates every citizen. This book is best for readers who are looking for a provocative, impassioned critique of government and its relationship with its constituents.

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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 demonstrates how the buck never stops and how ell-meaning laws are creating a nation of enemies. (Poltics/Current Events)

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