Summary:
The book examines the increasing power and influence of corporations on American democracy and individual privacy, highlighting the erosion of civil liberties in the post-9/11 era. It presents six reasons why this trend is alarming, including the expansion of government surveillance and the collusion between government and big business to protect corporate interests at the expense of citizens' rights.
Key points:
1. Surveillance Expansion: Post-9/11, the U.S. government has ramped up citizen surveillance, collecting data from communications without always needing warrants, raising privacy and abuse of power concerns.
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