by Star Parker. Parker is an African American woman who is conservative politically. The subtitle "How Big Government Enslaves America's Poor and What We Can Do About It" grabbed my attention immediately. Parker defines poverty and shares her experiences while dependent on welfare. The author cites historical events that made it possible for the impoverished of this country to become dependent on the government for employment, health, education and more.
Parker takes the view that while the welfare system may have been started with the best of intentions to take care of the impoverished of this nation, the system does in fact legally enslave these individuals. Parker discusses the moral decline in the country and the impact this decline has had on individuals becoming dependent on government. Parker sheds light on the change in family responsibilities as affected by the definition of marriage, abortion, and planned parenthood. Leaving no stone unturned, Parker also addresses the education system in the United States and how it has changed from a system which involved in character building to one that is now based on decision making.
Parker does not make light of any of the situations in which people find themselves dependent on welfare or another government agency. She is not heartless or uncaring. She simply believes that the solutions to the problems faced by the individuals do not lie within a government agency. She eloquently writes that more government is not the answer.
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