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Pages: 540
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6.5 x 1.5
ISBN: 1418162752
Dewey Decimal Number: 973
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Publication Date: January 1, 2001
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 The Most Hated Book In Washington February 21, 2007
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Yes, it's the most hated book in Washington D.C. today. Any member of the "Powers That Be" would ban it if they had the chance. Anyone found with a copy would immediately be imprisoned, or worse.
By today's political standards, it's controversial, decidedly "un-american", and the simplest knowledge of it will bring you scorn from Democrats, Republicans, and (in the South) even many Veterans (not to mention having your phone tapped and all your mail read by Homeland Security).
Therefore, it's a must-read for every citizen in this country. If it wasn't for the printing cost, I'd say this should be free. This is the American Bible. Why not risk the penalties (real and forecasted) and take a look at it? Or better yet:
Own it. Read it. Live it.
The Constitution of the United States.
Well worth the price February 27, 2006
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is a must have for all Americans. History nuts this book is for you!
A must read . . . February 22, 2006
17 out of 21 found this review helpful
. . . for everyone. Including you, Mr. President.
This book is for those who seek to make their own interpretations December 22, 2005
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
I just recently purchased this book for the soul fact that it is a very nice copy of the US Constitution and it does not contain any interpretations or author comments. I think what other reviewers have said are both good and bad. Every American should read the Constitution with a open mind, free of the the interpretations of others, So that the reader can form his or her own opinion. However I suggest the reader take the time to read the Declaration of Independence, which can reflect the motives behind the document.
Just a historic note, the Constitution, while overseen by some of the founding fathers, Ben Frankin, was written at the 1787 Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams where both overseas and the people who did sign the constitution where called the Framers (not the "farmers", though it is of political interest, given that the agricultural industry was thriving, that only one framer was a farmer).
So I hope that if you purchase this book you take the time to read the text of one of our nations literary treasures and form your own opinions. In this reviewers opinion, I would recommend the reader pay attention to the system of checks and balances. Enjoy and I hope this helped you.
Constitution of the United States of America September 8, 2005
8 out of 22 found this review helpful
You want me to review Thomas Jefferson? You gotta be kidding.
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