Review: Somewhat Shortsighted
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 10 7, 2012
Overall,this book is well written but not well researched.While I agree with some topics of Miller's book, I don't agree with others.  Mainly, what are referred to as 'entitlements' in the general media such as Social Security.  Social Security is NOT an entitlement or a welfare program.  If you have a job in America, you pay into your SS account and that amount is held for you until you decide to retire.Medicare and Medicaid are both programs designed to assist those that don't have the income to help themselves.  That includes some of the elderly, children with special needs, veterans, homeless persons and many other situations where our citizens need our help. I would much rather help here at home than anywhere else in the world with tax dollars from you and me.In my view, the general theme of this book reflects the younger generation that hasn't had much life experience or compassion for their fellow citizen.The federal government will always need watchdogs and oversight from all angles and downsizing when you and I get together and make it happen.  The only really effective way to do this is to vote!