The Battle We Fight by John Longenecker

If you value liberty, read this book!by Anonymous

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February 17, 2005: In reading The Battle We Fight: Battling Potomac Fever to Recapture Our Homes and Communities, I found the book to be thought-provoking as well as truth-seeking. Although the author states that this book is written to reach the undecided voters such as newlyweds, new parents, and the newly registered, it is my opinion that every American citizen, whether liberal or conservative, should read this book with an open mind since it is about America?s past, present and future. Who are the angry and why are they angry? The thesis of this book, as presented by the author, is that unhappy children of three generations of broken homes don?t grow up to become good leaders; however, they make good followers. He refers to the findings of Dr. Sigmund Freud and his psychoanalyst daughter, Anna Freud, in giving credence to this thesis. Mr. Longenecker believes that individuals who do not overcome personal anger that is rooted in childhood adversities remain angry and that most of them become liberals?often life-long liberals. As adults, he believes that these individuals are drawn toward the political party that promises to give them the most power and influence so they can act on their anger?misdirected, destructive anger. Although other books and articles have been published by professionals in regard to what the Leftists are thinking, the philosophy that Mr. Longenecker introduces goes far beyond what these professionals have written. He dares to speak his mind, based upon research and analysis. Mr. Longenecker states that America will always be under attack, not because it is a place, but because it represents an idea. He discusses liberty and states that he is a ?liberty enthusiast,? grateful for his own wonderful life and wanting it for all people. Knowing that liberty is possible only because of the unselfishness of our ancestors, he expresses great concern over the fact that attempts are being made to erase our history by the ungrateful. He rightfully believes that gratitude is the glue that preserves history so that it can be handed down to others. The author says that the United States is unique because it is a Judeo-Christian society with a history of values?a distinction that is necessary to understand in order to complement other historical facts. On pages three and four, Mr. Longenecker writes, ?Inherent in the gratitude that belongs in this country is a respect and adherence to the Constitution of the United States. You can?t adhere to it without an understanding respect for it, and thus, the affront is on to divide it.? He discusses at great length the first two amendments . . . the freedom of speech and the right to bear arms, emphasizing that we citizens must work to protect our liberties. In going back to the preface of this book, the author states that much changed in a single night following the 2004 election but that the battle has only begun. He writes of irrational doctrines, unconstitutional laws and rulings hostile to the home?many of which are still in place today. Mr. Longenecker also reminds readers of the activist judges who remain on the bench, despite their records of detrimental performance. This book is well-written and, although the author constantly refers to himself as an average family man, there is nothing average about the way he presents his thesis. His appreciation of America?s history is evident, as is his optimism about her future. He has put forth a call to citizens...