Witheringly critical overview of the two-tiered system of justice in America. It mostly focuses its fire on the immunity of elites, both moneyed and politically powerful, while also discussing the increasing punishment of the poor and unconnected. The political immunity thread is the strongest, following from Nixon's pardon through to Obama's insistence on "looking forward, not backward" on the Bush administration's admittance of torture. Greenwald also illustrates plainly the media's complicity.

The writing is powerful and insightful. He should be much more highly respected than he is, rather than derisively given the epitaph of "blogger" when discussed in the pages of newspapers. That in and of itself is insight into the fact that status is conferred not based on the rigor and strength of one's arguments but on one's adherence to saying "reasonable" things.

This book is an indictment of our justice system. If that sounds challenging or interesting, you should read it.