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.
(AMEN!)
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?