In Defense of Our America

In Defense of Our America: The Fight for Civil Liberties in the Age of Terror

by Anthony Romero and Dina Temple-Raston
published by Harper Collins
New York, NY
copyright 2007

Don't read this Book.
The book is hard to follow as through out the book the author attempts to discuss each topic some in each chapter. Often the connection is not clear. The author is correct on some subjects such as torture, but wrong on others. In discussing the South Dakota abortion ban he talks about their leader Fire Thunder being opposed to it. If you read what she says, she is really saying I am ineffective in stopping rape and violence against women so I will kill the innocent. Also he often claims that science supports evolution but does not present any evidence (because there is none). It becomes evident in he Afterward for those of us who did not know the author before reading the book that his hatred of God most likely stems from the fact that he is a homosexual.

Come on People

Come on People: On the Path from Victims to Victors

By Bill Cosby and Alvin F. Poussant
published by Thomas Nelson
Nashville, TN
copyright 1994

Read this book.
This book begins with vintage Cosby discussing whether or not he is black enough to talk about this topic. Most of the book is pretty good. There is however no discussion of the topic of abortion.
This is an important topic in relation to the subject covered due to several factors. First in 2005 there were more black babies aborted than born. Second, many of the health risks that Cosby talks about are also linked to women who have had abortions.
Many of Cosby's solutions are good and at least desire a look and some serious thought.