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Author Torres shares his dynamic view of the American government, with alerts concerning overspending and the continual creation of new laws that add more costs without improving the lives of the general population. Using the example of his home state of Texas, he notes that Sam Houston, along with others who created the state’s constitution, intended to “make it very difficult to pass any piece of legislation.” Yet in one year cited by Torres, the legislature passed more than 3,500 bills. This state and national tendency has grown over the years since America’s founding, allowing small numbers of taxpayers to reap benefits paid for by others and amassing huge public debt in the process. Thoughtful citizens will likely see this as a slow but steady path to disaster.
Torres helpfully cites several programs that have accomplished amelioration. For example, the 72-hour timeout period before a bill’s passage would allow deeper exploration of potential legislation. Additionally, Lean Six Sigma, which saved the US Army around twenty-two billion dollars, could make similar strides towards cost-saving when applied to the legislation process. The remedy Torres suggests is for citizens to become “Game Changers,” allying with like-minded others to set trends right and restore basic trust.
Torres, a licensed CPA with multiple university degrees, is clearly qualified to focus on his chosen subject matter, having served as a member of the Texas House of Representatives (2011-2013), attaining awards for that service, and remaining highly active in community service. His viewpoint is spurred by his Christian faith, made plain in this informative guide to public improvements at every level. His information, supported by numerous graphs and a long list of relevant references, should interest all concerned American citizens who, looking at the past as Torres describes it, may contemplate possible future scenarios and resolve to band together to take meaningful action.