My publisher, the Cato Institute, has collected a nice group of blurbs about You Can’t Say That!, mostly from reviews:
“Bernstein superbly navigates the rough waters of the statutory and case law that attempt to curb discriminatory practices by both public and private organizations. . . . Bernstein carefully leads readers through specific problem areas such as the threat to free expression in the workplace and to artistic freedom, the censoring of campus speech, interference with freedom of association, and diluting the autonomy of religious organizations. . . . A solid effort that deserves a wide readership. Highly recommended.” —Choice
“David Bernstein is to be congratulated on so clearly, vividly, analytically, and accurately showing the seriousness of these new threats to free speech and civil liberties in the U.S. The Cato Institute also deserves credit for publishing the book since in Bernstein’s words `authors who take politically incorrect positions . . . face a particularly difficult time finding publishers among leading trade presses.’ Cato at least is still the land of the free and the home of the brave.” —Economic Affairs
“Bernstein undertakes the task of showing, through argument and the compelling use of examples, that antidiscrimination laws, if they are not limited in scope, or if overzealously enforced, are a source of much greater social harm than the discrimination they are intended to prevent. Mr. Bernstein is equal to the task. His book is both well-researched and well-written. It will be as valuable to the serious scholar as it will be interesting and informative to the intelligent lay reader.” —Law and Politics Book Review
“It’s fashionable in some circles to say that political correctness is a myth, but it’s not—and Bernstein offers proof, along with explanations of the harm that it’s doing.” —Glenn Reynolds, Instapundit.com
“[Bernstein’s] book is several cuts above the ordinary entry in the PC wars, combining legal analysis with an easy-to-read style and merciful brevity.” —Walter Olson, author of The Excuse Factory and editor of Overlawyered.com
“This excellent book demonstrates that, in case after case, `activists’ for one cause or another have shown a willingness to trample on the rights of others.” —National Review
“Bernstein shows that the use of antidiscrimination laws in ways that interfere with someone else’s civil liberties is not isolated to a single part of the political spectrum. It is not only Democrats who are guilty of the abuse, but Republicans as well.” —Accuracy in Academia
“You Can’t Say That! does an excellent and methodical job of cataloguing the insanity of anti-discrimination run amok.” —Washington Times
“If you’re looking to start an argument, take this book to an ACLU meeting.” —New York Post
“After reading Bernstein’s account, one begins to wonder whether any private group can exclusively assemble without being targeted for discriminatory activity.” —Campus
“An important study of the infringements on First Amendment freedoms by antidiscrimination laws.” —Chronicles
“You Can’t Say That! is a strong contribution to First Amendment scholarship and a reminder of why traditional rights remain as important as ever.” —TownHall.com
“This is a persuasive, well-researched, thoughtful, and cutting-edge study. It deserves serious consideration by all friends of liberty, regardless of their political, ideological, or religious persuasions.” —Engage
“[Bernstein] takes on a current issue, arguing forcefully that constitutional liberties are in danger.” —Liberty
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