After reading Thomas Sowell and Jesse Lee Peterson (gasp, sigh, those smug pooh bahs really are something) I find a man, Tavis Smiley, that, what a concept, cares for his people. Smiley shows compassion not hurtful, unhealthy, and mean spirited criticism. But his solutions can help us all. Thats the great thing about those of us on the Left. Smiley's book is truly a great work full of ways for US, the common man to let our voices be heard since we all know the rich and corporations will have theirs hear. A great and inspiring read.