Bill of Rights

“I appologize in advance for this long post, but I received this e-mail and it sure does sound good to me.


The following has apparently been attributed to State
Representative Mitchell Kaye from GA. Maybe he should be
President.

"We, the sensible people of the United States, in an attempt to help
everyone get along, restore some semblance of justice, avoid any
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, 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 that they require
a Bill of No 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 you 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 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 don't have the right to demand that our children risk their
lives in foreign wars to soothe your aching conscience. We hate
oppressive governments and won't lift a finger to stop you from
going to fight if you'd like. However, we do not enjoy parenting
the entire world and do not want to spend so much of our time
battling each and every little tyrant with a military uniform and a
funny hat.

ARTICLE IX:
You don't 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 X:
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 overabundance of
idiotic laws created by those of you who were confused by the
Bill of Rights."”

“Amen Rabbit.”

“Unfortunately Rabbit, the very people that was meant for are probably most confused by it.”

“rabbit -

great post. sez everything I feel. thanks...”

“Article XI

If you decide to have a family, you and you alone, are responsible for that child. The world is not required to raise your child for you because you are too self-absorbed in your own wants and desires to care for that child properly.

Article XII

If you insist on buying a behemoth SUV, you cannot load them full of unrestrained children, chat on the cell phone, smoke a cigarette, and be oblivious to your surrounds while cruising down the road at twice the speed limit and then get upset because you were pulled over.

Article XII

If you decide to ignore the "adults only" invitation, you are not allowed to be upset because the host has not anticipated your rudeness by having food, toys, & playmates for your child.

Article XIII

The world is not baby proofed nor is it child friendly. Teach your child how to interact in the world safely, and do not rely on the government (state or national) to protect your child against harm. That is YOUR job!!”

“excellent additions MadRiver”

“Article XIV

In the quest to voluntarily obtain the wealth you are not guaranteed, you do not have the right to poison the water, soil and air we are all sharing, and then make even more money selling us bottled water, brownfield rehabilitation, and air filters.

Article XV

You do not have the right to self-esteem. That you have to earn, just like wealth. A's are not guaranteed in school and good job evals are not guaranteed at work.”

“Great post. Copied it to email a few people I know that need to read it.”

“Article XVI

You do not have the right to be absent in your child's education. In addition, you have no right to complain to your educators when your child is held back or fails due to you lack of efforts combined.”

“I do love you guys I have found a new home..... Great post I will be forwarding this around...”

“Pekka and Buddha, are you guys teachers?”

“I teach at a community/tech college with open admissions (everyone who applies is accepted in one way or another).”