Saturday, March 20, 2010

Defining Conservatism: The Principles That Will Bring Our Country Back

by Jonathan Krohn
Defining Conservatism is a passionate appeal to a political movement that is re-examining its identity as Republicans set their sights on 2010 and beyond. A dedicated young conservative, Jonathan Krohn presents conservative philosoยฌphyโ€�s basic tenets in this remarkably earnest and impeccably reasoned primer. This book, clear and informative, is a history lesson, a manifesto, and a roadmap for the future. It is Krohnโ€�s rallying call to action not just for conservatives, but for anyone interested in the political state of our nation.

In Defining Conservatism, Krohn challenges โ€�government expansionists,โ€� whose faith in Washยฌington and the basic pillars of government exceeds their faith in the individual. At the same time, he boldly stakes out four unshakeable principles for conservatives to rally around:

? Respect for the Constitution
? Respect for human life
? Belief in minimalist government
? Insistence upon personal respon...