[ale] OT: Semi-Humor : Non-Bill of Rights (fwd)

[Jim Philips]

In the future, could we just label this kind of stuff "OT: political rant"? I 
would love to have a filter for it. Of course, I could always follow my 
natural inclination and slap back and start a flame war. But I assumed this 
list was about Linux and that we had already agreed political rants were a 
waste of time.

On Monday 10 October 2005 13:50, Robert L. Harris wrote:
> Friend just forwarded me this:
>
> ----------------------------------
>
> Clear Day
> This is probably the best e-mail I've seen in a long, long time. The
> following has been attributed to State Representative Mitchell Aye
> from GA. This guy should run for President one day...
>
> "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, delusional, and other liberal bed-wetters.  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. More power to you if you can legally acquire
> them, but no one is guaranteeing anything.
>
> ARTICLE II: You do not have the right to never be offended. This
> country is based on freedom, and that means freedom for everyone --
> not just you! 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, but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing
> generation after generation of professional couch potatoes who achieve
> nothing more than the creation of another generation of professional
> couch potatoes.
>
> ARTICLE V: You do not have the right to free health care. That would
> be nice, but from the looks of public housing, we're just 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 fry in the electric chair.
>
> 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 in a place where you still won't have the right to a big
> screen color TV or a life of leisure.
>
> 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, which by the way,
> is a lot easier if you are unencumbered by an over abundance of
> idiotic laws created by those of you who were confused by the Bill of
> Rights.
>
> ARTICLE X: This is an English speaking country. We don't care where
> you are from, English is our language. Learn it or go back to wherever
> you came from! (lastly....)
>
> 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 true God.
> And yet, 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!!!!
>
>
> ----- End forwarded message -----
>
> :wq!
>
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> Robert L. Harris                     | GPG Key ID: E344DA3B
>
> DISCLAIMER:
>       These are MY OPINIONS             "We can't solve problems by using
>        ALONE.  I speak for                the same kind of thinking we used
>        no-one else.                         when we created them."
>                                           - Einstein
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