Everyone should read this book. Describes the problem, decline across the board in social capital, the market system, representative government and civil society. What's the solution? See  review of the book and John Wren's suggested solution (click here), along with his comment about the role of groups like Rotary, Lions, and Optimists (it's not what you think) and the Church.

The Great Degeneration

By Niall Ferguson

(Penguin Press, 174 pages, $26.95)

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If you want to understand Colorado politics, listen to Corky Kyle's In the Lobby!