What the mother bleeping, son of a biscuit eating, horse fecal matter? ... (employ a British accent here for the rest of this line, it just works better) ... curse my heated dice dealer's tongue, steady ol' boy ... s-t-e-a-d-y ...! It's a family friendly site you know (sort of).
Well, what can I expect coming from a state that keeps reelecting Arlan Spectre (this coming from the home of Harry Reid - oy).
Outside of Jambo's work we don't "plug" many a book here, primary source material is prized (although there are noteworthy exceptions). But I would strongly urge any beginner, or "ol' pro" whom wants a fantastic refresher to read the book: The 5,000 Year Leap. It is worth your while - footnoted & is by no means just a dry recitation of original intent (meaning it won't turn off intellectually curious teenagers); but rather lists the arduous and eventful process of the the Constitutional Convention, the way they drew upon Plato et al, their fears and the joy of their success, as well as a crystal clear break down of the founders intent and the necessity to adhere to it less we face either anarchy on the one hand, or oppression on the other as well as their struggle to strike that perfect balance of government and liberty. It's been in print for 30 years, written by a lively Constitutional scholar (although now deceased), and is quite inexpensive in paper back.
At any rate, that's my humble suggestion ... and it would appear the adolescents in NEPA (and in all 50 states I would wager) are in dire need of this supplemental education. I will insist my sons read it upon hitting their teenage years - it will serve as insulation from annoying high school instructors and ideological college professors.
Let me know if you get it ...
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