Lies the government told you : myth, power, and deception in American history / by Andrew P. Napolitano.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 319-341) and index.

"All men are created equal" -- "All men-- are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights" -- "Judges are like umpires" -- "Every vote counts" -- "Congress shall make no law-- abridging the freedom of speech" -- "The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed" -- "Your body is your temple" -- "The Federal Reserve shall be controlled by Congress" -- "It's only a temporary government program" -- "I'm from the government, and I'm here to help" -- "We are winning the war on drugs" -- "Everyone is innocent until proven guilty" -- "The Constitution applies in good times and in bad times" -- "Your boys are not going to be sent into any foreign wars" -- "We don't torture" -- "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, shall not be violated" -- "America has a free market".

This explosive work attacks the culture in government that facilitates lying, and it challenges readers to recognize that culture, to confront it, and to be rid of it.