Bridges Burning

About the Book

After decades of Politically Correct attitudes, big-government fixes, culture wars and muddled foreign policy, the U.S. finds itself on the brink of what may become an historic decline from preeminence. In addition, recent trends and events such as globalism and the war on terror have created an environment for the U.S. which is increasingly more dangerous. America was founded on the principles of democracy and freedom. In the last half of the 20th century America forgot these important principles and allowed elements potentially dangerous to freedom and democracy to prevail. What can citizens do to change this trend? As the nation's social and political institutions are in peril of failure citizens must rise up and demand change. Several areas are identified for reform including education, the media and the political process.

Ready or not, America's challenges of the 21st century must be addressed with an eye to both the future's perils as well as the Founders principles.

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About the Author

Mr. Tell graduated from Dartmouth College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in government in 1956 and earned his juris doctor degree from the University of Michigan in 1959. He retired as a Senior Vice President from Texaco Inc. on January 1, 1998 after 34 years of service with responsibility for the company?s worldwide government affairs, public relations, advertising and sales promotion.

From 1982?97, Mr. Tell also managed Texaco?s relationship with the New York Metropolitan Opera including sponsorship of the live radio and television broadcasts. During the 1990?91 50th Anniversary season of these broadcasts, Mr. Tell arranged with the BBC and the European Broadcast Union to carry these broadcasts live to over 15 countries in Europe. Countries in Asia and Latin America have also joined the network for these broadcasts in more recent years.

Mr. Tell serves on the Executive Committee and Board of Governors of the Foreign Policy Association, is a Trustee of the Manhattan Institute and is a member of the National Council of the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Institute for American Values.