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Shouting Fire: Civil Liberties in a Turbulent Age
Shouting Fire: Civil Liberties in a Turbulent Age
Security vs. Liberty
Guide Rating -  
Pros  •  Easy to read, mostly short essays
•  Interesting theory on the nature of rights
•  Raises issues people should do more to discuss
Cons  •  One or two articles may overshadow other worthy pieces in public debate
The Bottom Line - Dershowitz does not pretend to have discovered any eternal truths, except perhaps for the fact that humans suffer, that such suffering is often caused by other humans, and that in the end it is up to humans to find a way to alleviate and prevent that suffering.
 
Product Description
•  Discussion about balance between civil rights and public safety
•  Offers new theory about nature and origin of human rights
•  Describes how human experiences can and should shape rights
 
 
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Security vs. Liberty
Currently in the United States, the discussion over the relationship between public security and civil rights has reached new heights as the American government attempts to strike a new balance between protecting citizens against terrorism and protecting citizens against excessive government power. This discussion, however, raises the important questions about just what rights are and where they come from.

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