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The #1 New York Timesbestselling coauthor of A Patriot's History of the United Statesexamines ten current challenges. America is at a crossroads. We face two options: continue our descent toward big government, higher taxes, less individual liberty, and more debt or pull our country back on the path our Founding Fathers planned for us. But that path isn't always so easy to see. Following the success of his previous books, conservative historian Larry Schweikart tackles some of the key issues confronting our nation today: education, government bailouts, gun control, health care, the environment, and more. For each he asks, "What would the founders say?" and sets out to explore our history and offer wisdom to help us get back on track. What would really be compatible with the vision that Washington, Jefferson, Madison, and the other founders had for America? Written in Schweikart's informal yet informative style, What Would the Founders Say?is sure to delight his fans and anyone looking for a little clarity on tough issues.

Larry Schweikart is the co-author of A Patriot's History of the United States: From Columbus's Great Discovery to the War on Terror, and is a professor of history at the University of Dayton. He has written more than 20 books on national defense, business, and financial history.

Introduction	p. 1
How Important Is Religion, Especially Christianity, in Matters of State and Government and Should the Two Be Entirely Separate?	p. 11
What Is the Function of Education and How Much Control Should the Federal Government Have Over It?	p. 31
Is the Government Responsible for Protecting the Land and the Environment?	p. 51
Is the Health of the People Considered Part of the "General Welfare"?	p. 70
Should the Government Stimulate the Economy and Otherwise Ensure Full Employment?	p. 91
Does the Government Have a Responsibility to Keep Large Businesses Solvent in Order to Protect American Industry?	p. 106
Doesn't the Government Have a Specific Stake in Protecting the Money Supply and the Banking System?	p. 125
Should the United States Tolerate High Deficits and a Large National Debt?	p. 146
What Is the Purpose of War and Should It Be Avoided?	p. 163
Should Federal, State, or Local Governments Collectively or Individually Have the Authority to Regulate Gun Ownership?	p. 181
Conclusion	p. 201
Acknowledgments	p. 207
Notes	p. 209
Index	p. 241
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What Would the Founders Say? : A Patriot's Answer to America's Most Pressing Problems

What Would the Founders Say? : A Patriot's Answer to America's Most Pressing Problems

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