Hamilton & Madison for modern times
I got this from a friend. Takes a little time to read it but I enjoyed
it.
> Subject: Hamilton and Madison for modern times
>
> NEW PREAMBLE TO THE CONSTITUTION
> This is probably the best e-mail I've seen in a long, long time.
> The
> following has been attributed to State Representative Mitchell Kaye
> 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. (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 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!
>
> If you agree, share this with a friend. No, you don't have to,
and
> nothing tragic will befall you if you don't. 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?
> :P
>
