With so much talk about National Security, millions of people are feeling the impact on a personal level. So many individuals want to do more to protect themselves, but don't know what to do or where to turn.

What About MY Security? reaches out to anyone of any lifestyle or income bracket that has an interest in security for life and property - whether it's for themselves, family or friends.

Author Ronald M. Herhuth reaches out to homeowners, renters, apartment dwellers, condominium owners, seniors living alone and small business owners. He shares with them the decision making and purchasing process of a security system - whether a security system is right for them, what to watch out for, even methods of securing a premises if a complete security system is not what is desired. Find out how to bolster a security system with additional protection aside from the system itself.

The book shares the author's knowledge in home and personal safety. You will, for example, find informative sections on carbon monoxide, living in a fire zone, fire extinguishers, fire safety, and designing an escape plan with the family. The author also covers miscellaneous home and personal safety topics, including an in depth look at the rapidly growing crime of Identity Theft - considered to be one of the most violating crimes in history.

What About MY Security? makes a great gift that will keep on giving.

Pros

Planned communities governed by Homeowner Associations usually feature attractive combinations of well-designed homes, amenities, and landscaped open spaces. The houses may even cost less than traditional housing due to more efficient use of land and more volunteer support by residents.

Cons

Numerous documented abuses of property owners have occurred particularly in the sun belt states causing financial loss, depression, divorce, suicide--in one case, even murder. Infringement on personal rights and civil liberties are usually not justifiable.

State government agencies should investigate and exercise control when abuses are reported against property owners; they authorized these privately incorporated entities but have failed to provide oversight and protection to the residents. State leaders have not passed significant legislation to regulate but have yielded to for-profit interests.

Courts could adjudicate that citizens residing in Planned Unit Developments have full Constitutional rights but, because of the private property contract language, have not so ruled. Homeowner associations should be recognized as Quasi-Governmental entities and issues of democratic governance actively addressed. Recent actions indicate that neither state legislatures nor the courts have the inclination and courage to make necessary changes to protect the rights of titleholders. Political Action Committees and big money are in control of the process. Of this, you can be assured.