How You Can Bring Common Sense Back to Our Government and Society The purpose in writing 'It's NOT That Complex' is based on the belief that Americans are abandoning their innate ability to form common-sense opinions and act on them as opposed to accepting popular perspectives from the media or others in their social or business circles. This 'abandonment' is subtle and regularly defended because it requires a certain amount of effort to step back, analyze issues, identify the real problems and simplify discussions. All too often we watch others debate symptoms and never insist on discussing the underlying problem(s). We passively accept the analysis of others and retreat into a zone of denial, believing that 'things can't be that bad'. We continue to live comfortably without understanding that a new level of proactive, vocal participation is necessary! With the ever increasing number of information sources confronting us each day, determining which ones are credible and which ones are downright misleading can be an overwhelming task. Combined with the pressures of everyday tasks and responsibilities, it is far too easy to form beliefs and opinions without stopping to analyze which sources are relatively objective and which ones are downright self-serving. I say 'relatively' objective because few information sources are truly objective in that their mere existence often depends, to a certain extent, on promoting one viewpoint or another. My purpose is simply to encourage everyone to think, refuse to accept the opinions of the masses, and stand up for what is logical, right and sensible. It is the only way our country will find a new and productive direction. Along with a recognition of these principles is the need for a new breed of leadership - leaders with common sense that are not afraid to speak to unpopular viewpoints and sell the obvious solutions to the masses. The intelligence and fortitude of individual citizens can reorient our country and culture. The first step is to identify with these important principles - loudly and passionately! When it doesn't make sense, don't let it stay that way!! It's NOT That Complex!, ISBN13: 9780985102203 ISBN10: 0985102209 Material Type: paperback