Here’s some reading material for anyone interested in The Nation‘s exposé on the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). They have obtained 800 pages of documents from this right-wing organization that has been writing one-size-fits-all corporate-sponsored legislation for Republican legislatures all around the country.
“Business Domination Inc.,” by Joel Rogers and Laura Dresser
“Sabotaging Healthcare,” by Wendell Potter
“The Koch Connection,” by Lisa Graves
“Starving Public Schools,” by Julie Underwood
“Rigging Elections,” by John Nichols
You might want to send these links to your Tea Party friends and relatives so they can understand how these things work.