Thomas Sowell's collection of essays discusses the decline of American values and institutions through the deliberate dismantling of traditions and the will of the people. The underlying theme across issues like bailouts, immigration, marriage, and security is whether America is degenerating from the values expected to be passed down. There are determined efforts to change what is seen as fundamentally wrong with America's history, laws, and role in the world. The next election may be the last chance to stop those dismantling America before the country passes a point of no return.