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"Lies the Government Told You" by Judge Andrew Napolitano

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He says that throughout our history, the federal government has lied to send our children off to war, lied to take our money, lied to steal our property, lied to gain our trust, and lied to enhance its power over us.

However, Napolitano holds us also responsible for erosion of our liberties. "In acquiescing to the government's continuous fraudulent behavior, we bear partial responsibility for the erosion of our individual liberties and the ever-expanding federal regulation of private behavior."

He takes his readers on a very informative journey in exposing these 17 lies that he believes Americans have bought into:

Lie No: 1 - All Men Are Created Equal
Lie No: 2 - All Men...Are Endowed by Their Creator With Certain Inalienable Rights
Lie No: 3 - Judges Are Like Umpires
Lie No: 4 - Every Vote Counts
Lie No: 5 - Congress Shall Make No Law...Abridging the Freedom of Speech
Lie No: 6 - The Right Of the People To Keep And Bear Arms Shall Not Be Infringed
Lie No: 7 - Your Body Is Your Temple
Lie No: 8 - The Federal Reserve Shall Be Controlled By Congress
Lie No: 9 - It's Only A Temporary Government Program
Lie No: 10- I'm From The Government And I'm Here To Help
Lie No: 11- We Are Winning The War On Drugs
Lie No: 12- Everyone Is Innocent Until Proven Guilty
Lie No: 13- The Constitution Applies In Good Times and In Bad Times
Lie No: 14- Your Boys Are Not Going To Be Sent To Any Foreign Wars
Lie No: 15- We Don't Torture
Lie No: 16- The Right Of The People To Be Secure In Their Persons... Shall Not Be Violated
Lie No: 17- America Has A Free Market

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