THIS U.S. CITIZEN (Press Release)

My goal with this blog - as I have never been a "blogger"- is to make my comments as short as possible and directly make my point. I hope you enjoy the sharp commentary and I look forward to hearing from you as well. Finally, please consider getting a copy of my book as I was able to go into greater detail in that format.

The following is my press release for the book I published in 2010.

THIS U.S. CITIZEN: Thoughts and Concerns of a United States Citizen argues that citizens and taxpayers alike should become more involved in the political process and his Tea Party Handbook can help show why and how to do it. The author seeks to identify the factors that made the United States a preeminent superpower and warns against recent trends that he believes are leading the country in the wrong direction. According to the author, elected officials can no longer be trusted to represent the interests of the American people. Citing recent history as evidence, he contends that the U.S. is facing mounting problems for which the average taxpayer will be expected to bear the cost. The solution, he argues, lies in continuous and committed citizen oversight of the government and its officials. He urges readers to become informed on the issues, get involved in the process and stay involved in the long term. "I was inspired to write this book by the town hall meetings which took place in the fall of 2009," The author says. "I believe elected officials treated hardworking, average citizens with contempt and dismissed their concerns as to the direction of our country. It was my duty as a citizen to voice my concerns." The book includes a discussion on Benjamin Franklin and his concerns for the future of liberty in America. It also aims to describe the mentality of early Americans and how their self reliance, values, ideals and principles kept the country strong for future generations. Based on that premise, He offers suggestions for policy changes that he argues would set America back on track to greatness.