You Say You Want a Revolution: A Compelling & Cautionary Tale of What Lies Ahead

In this urgent and compelling analysis, renowned public safety expert Dr. James F. Pastor examines the revolutionary climate gripping America today. Drawing from forty years of experience in law enforcement, security, and policy analysis, Dr. Pastor connects the dots between current social upheaval and its root causes, offering both clarity and solutions for a nation at a crossroads. Using the Beatles' iconic 1968 song as a framework, this groundbreaking work fearlessly addresses the intersecting challenges of race, religion, and politics that most analysts shy away from. Dr. Pastor brings his unique perspective as both a former tactical Chicago Police officer and a Ph.D. in public policy analysis to expose how extremist ideologies and progressive agendas are creating increasingly lawless conditions on American streets. Unlike any other current analysis, this book bridges the gap between policy and practice, showing exactly how high-level decisions play out in real-world scenarios. Dr. Pastor introduces an innovative solution-public safety policing-as a pathway to restore order and rationality to our struggling society. For readers sensing that something has gone fundamentally wrong with American society, this book provides both validation and hope. Dr. Pastor's analysis goes beyond surface-level commentary to examine how the deterioration of law and order threatens both our security and our freedom. More importantly, he offers practical solutions for citizens who want to preserve what made America great while adapting to modern challenges. About the Author>His credentials combine street-level understanding with scholarly insight: a Ph.D. in Public Policy Analysis from the University of Illinois at Chicago, a J.D., and the prestigious Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation. As a former associate professor of public safety administration and instructor at Northwestern University's Center for Public Safety, Dr. Pastor has shaped the thinking of law enforcement officials worldwide through his teaching at the International Law Enforcement Academy. Author of three previous books on terrorism, public safety, and police privatization, Dr. Pastor's analysis has been sought by organizations across the security spectrum. His unique ability to connect policy decisions to street-level consequences makes him one of America's most insightful voices on public safety and societal stability.