Gerald H. Fickenscher is the former CFO of Uniroyal Chemical and president of Europe, Middle East, and Africa, Crompton Corporation. He also served as a director of the European Federation of Chemical Industries and the British American Chamber of Commerce, and is a member of Financial Executives International and the Mont Pelerin Society. Gerald hopes Beware of Demagogues will aide the voter in interpreting the less than genuine arguments offered by politicians. He currently resides in Sarasota, Florida.