The moral basis of a free society [Unknown Binding]

H. Verlan Andersen (Author)

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• Unknown Binding: 216 pages
• Publisher: H.V. Andersen (1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157636027X
• ISBN-13: 978-1576360279
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,485,108 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book makes the muddled mess of politics crystal clear., August 31, 2000

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Robert O. Miles (Ogden Ut.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The moral basis of a free society

This book is a step by step guild to understanding the moral basis of governmental behavior. The first few chapters give us a clear understanding of how what is not moral or correct for an individual is no more moral or correct for governments. Though the book is written for members of the Church of Jesus Christ, the truths and principles are equally applicable to members of any faith. If you have ever felt that something was wrong with some governmental program or action, but not known quite how to define what if was, this book will help. Read this book trough from beginning to end. The book builds from one idea to the next, so skipping chapters is a bad idea. I wish I had a hundred copies to give out. Everyone should read this book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WHAT CONSTITUTES RIGHTEOUS GOVERNMENT, July 17, 2002

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George Stancliffe (Toppenish, WA) - See all my reviews
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H. Verlan Andersen shows what constitutes good government. He used the scriptures and word of Prophets to build a case of what is a proper and what is an inappropriate function of government.

Although this is not exactly a simple book to read (ie. you need to think it through), it is well worth the effort. I believe I am a better person for having read this book.

Since reading this book, I have never looked at the role of government the same. I especially like his treatment of Natural Rights.

--George Stancliffe

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars moral basis for freedom, November 18, 2010

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This review is from: The moral basis of a free society

This book is currently out of print but was reissued as "The Economic Basis for a Free Society" because that's really what it's about. The book puts forth the well supported idea that the writers of the Constitution did not intend the federal government to be so intrusive in the lives of all citizens through the myriad of rules that have the force of law (through the creation of bureaucracies). The thesis is that the "Feds" should only deal with criminal law, tort (property)

law, defense (including diplomacy), and money. All other of the duties that the "Feds" do, like the EPA (or any of the other collections of capitol letters) taxing for education, art, interpersonal relationships, how we build our houses, our healthcare, our retirement, our charity, our banking, etc.) should be done at the state or county or local level - where a single individual who is not a politician can have an influence. His thesis is that a far away, seemingly all powerful, federal government restricts our freedom and stunts innovation and business (Wouldn't you like most of your federal tax deductions to be included in your paycheck even if state and local deductions increase?) At least you could drive to the state house, the county seat or the city council and feel you had been heard buy someone you had some real hope of influencing or "giving the boot" to - the next election cycle). What an interesting idea!