Bill Of Non-Rights
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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I received this as an e-mail and it makes more sense than a lot of other things I see in print. How about putting it in the letters column?
New Preamble To The Constitution
This has been attributed to State Representative Mitchell Kaye from Georgia.
"We, the sensible people of the United States, in an attempt to help everyone get along, restore some semblance of justice, avoid more riots, keep our nation safe, promote positive behavior, and secure the blessings of debt-free liberty to ourselves and our great-great-great-grandchildren, hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some common sense guidelines for the terminally whiny, guilt ridden and delusional. We hold these truths to be self evident: that a whole lot of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill of Non-Rights."
Article I:
You do not have the right to a new car, big screen TV, or any other form of wealth..
Article II:
You do not have the right to never be offended. You may leave the room, turn the channel, express a different opinion, etc.; but the world is full of idiots, and probably always will be.
Article III:
You do not have the right to be free from harm. If you stick a screwdriver in your eye, learn to be more careful; do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relatives independently wealthy.
Article IV:
You do not have the right to free food and housing. Americans are the most charitable people to be found, and will gladly help anyone in need. This one is my pet peeve ... get an education and go to work ... don't expect everyone else to take care of you.
Article V:
You do not have the right to free health care. That would be nice, but if it would turn out the same way as current public housing, we're not interested in public health care.
Article VI:
You do not have the right to physically harm other people. If you kidnap, rape, intentionally maim, or kill someone, don't be surprised if the rest of us want to see you put away for the rest of your sorry life.
Article VII:
You do not have the right to the possessions of others. If you rob, cheat, or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens, don't be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away.
Article VIII:
You do not have the right to a job. All of us sure want you to have a job, and will gladly help you along in hard times, but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational training laid before you to make yourself useful.
Article IX:
You do not have the right to happiness. Being an American means that you have the right to pursue happiness.
Article X:
This is an English-speaking country. We don't care where you are from, English is our language. Learn it.
Article XI:
You do not have the right to change our country's history or heritage. This country was founded on the belief in one God. You are given the freedom to believe in any religion, any faith, or no faith at all, with no fear of persecution. The phrase "In God We Trust" is part of our heritage and history, and if you are uncomfortable with it, tough.
I just think it's about time common sense is allowed to flourish.
Sensible people of the United States speak out, because if you do not, who will?
David Easton
Warsaw, via e-mail[[In-content Ad]]
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I received this as an e-mail and it makes more sense than a lot of other things I see in print. How about putting it in the letters column?
New Preamble To The Constitution
This has been attributed to State Representative Mitchell Kaye from Georgia.
"We, the sensible people of the United States, in an attempt to help everyone get along, restore some semblance of justice, avoid more riots, keep our nation safe, promote positive behavior, and secure the blessings of debt-free liberty to ourselves and our great-great-great-grandchildren, hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some common sense guidelines for the terminally whiny, guilt ridden and delusional. We hold these truths to be self evident: that a whole lot of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill of Non-Rights."
Article I:
You do not have the right to a new car, big screen TV, or any other form of wealth..
Article II:
You do not have the right to never be offended. You may leave the room, turn the channel, express a different opinion, etc.; but the world is full of idiots, and probably always will be.
Article III:
You do not have the right to be free from harm. If you stick a screwdriver in your eye, learn to be more careful; do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relatives independently wealthy.
Article IV:
You do not have the right to free food and housing. Americans are the most charitable people to be found, and will gladly help anyone in need. This one is my pet peeve ... get an education and go to work ... don't expect everyone else to take care of you.
Article V:
You do not have the right to free health care. That would be nice, but if it would turn out the same way as current public housing, we're not interested in public health care.
Article VI:
You do not have the right to physically harm other people. If you kidnap, rape, intentionally maim, or kill someone, don't be surprised if the rest of us want to see you put away for the rest of your sorry life.
Article VII:
You do not have the right to the possessions of others. If you rob, cheat, or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens, don't be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away.
Article VIII:
You do not have the right to a job. All of us sure want you to have a job, and will gladly help you along in hard times, but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational training laid before you to make yourself useful.
Article IX:
You do not have the right to happiness. Being an American means that you have the right to pursue happiness.
Article X:
This is an English-speaking country. We don't care where you are from, English is our language. Learn it.
Article XI:
You do not have the right to change our country's history or heritage. This country was founded on the belief in one God. You are given the freedom to believe in any religion, any faith, or no faith at all, with no fear of persecution. The phrase "In God We Trust" is part of our heritage and history, and if you are uncomfortable with it, tough.
I just think it's about time common sense is allowed to flourish.
Sensible people of the United States speak out, because if you do not, who will?
David Easton
Warsaw, via e-mail[[In-content Ad]]
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