Good grief, what drivel.
All these issues have other constitutional rights much more valid than this made up catch-all variation of the 'right to privacy' the authors proffer.
This book is an illustration of: constitutional ignorance or willful manipulation.
I ask you: what newfound unconstitutional 'right' could not be fitted in by these authors? Abortion is already shoe-horned in here, but I'm sure they will conjure up more.
There is an valid issue on government intrusion, but these two would only increase the intrusion - in the name of rights of course.
Don't waste your money, buy something about the Bill of Rights without an agenda.
An excellent legal resource
THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY is an excellent legal resource which can be read by legal scholars, however, lay people need to consult a legal dictionary from time to time. But the book clearly establishes how the right to privacy applies to every citizen when used against several aspects of everyday life the citizen comes in contact with. Caroline Kennedy, along with Ellen Alderman, has proven her excellent legal scholarship which, in my opinion, qualifies her as attorney general and/or associate justice of the U. S. Supreme Court.
Horrors of our Government translated from legalese to layman's terms
This book starts off Rated R. I wish I could give a copy to my teens, but it gets a little too descriptive (necessary for impact though) of police violations on women. However, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. (Maybe when they're older...) It is a collection of some landmark cases, conflicts, and horror stories of the reality of our government's instrusiveness into people's personal lives. It is an eye-opener to those who blindly follow government orders. I'm comfortable reading legal documents, but I thought one of the book's better points was that it put legal terms into layman's terms. I found the book so lively and intriguing I finished it in a day! I definitely recommend this for anyone concerned about government instrusiveness and loss or interpretation of constitutional rights.
a very apt title in todays intrusive governments
a bit boring but just shows what big brother can do to innocent people . good to see caroline standing up for ordinary people .
A Great Book on Privacy in the Courts
I enjoyed this book, even though it is heavy on legal court cases. Don't let that fool you, though, it's not a legal reference. This book covers significant cases in privacy using a very interesting approach. There a interviews and behind-the-scenes stories that explain what happened, how the plaintiff felt, and what the outcome was.
If you liked this book you will love "The Digital Umbrella." It is a great compliment to this book.
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