Review: Glenn Beck's Common Sense

Glenn Beck has written something that is bold. Really let that sink in. He's not out to win friends in either political party with this book. Most people consider Glenn a strong conservative, and I don't think that is an unfair characterization. But this book challenges not only the current liberal administration, but the previous conservative administration as well. He challenges our government as a whole and not the two parties that vie for control.

Obviously modeled from Thomas Paine's pamphlet Common Sense, Glenn Beck is calling for another revolution. This must be a revolution of the mind, of the way we see our government and the way we must demand that they govern. As Americans, it is our right and our duty to question our government and demand that they conduct themselves honorably and really work for our best interest.

I've always found Glenn Beck's material to be passionate. I believe he really cares about our country. You may not agree with him on every issue; I don't agree with him on every issue. But you should read this book. He presents ideas and issues that are worth discussing and worth caring about. Plus, you get the text of the Thomas Paine version as a bonus. It's interesting to compare then and now.