Briana
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> Nay.
>
> But it's intriguing in a revelationary sense. Perhaps V2020 could
sponsor a
> series of forums/get-togethers where we could discuss broad philosophical
> subjects. It might be fun. Anyone?
>
>
> Greg Meyer
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> At 07:46 AM 3/13/98 -0800, R. Probasco wrote:
> > The Bill of NO RIGHTS.....
> >
> >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, Blah, Blah, Blah..............
> >
> >We hold these truths to be self-evident, that a whole lot of people were
> >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 anything.
> >
> >ARTICLE II: You do not have the right to be never offended. This country
> >is based on freedom, and that means freedom for everyone - not just you!
> >You DO have the right to 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 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
> >free 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 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 like. However, we don't 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 all
> >of you to have one, 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 whole lot easier if you are unencumbered by an overabundance of
> >idiotic laws that were created by those of you who were confused by the
> >Bill of Rights.
> >
> >All who approve, Say
> >
> > AYE!!!
> >
> >Have a good Day!
> >
> >
> > Drop by anytime, you're always welcome at White Fence
> Farm........
> >
> > Where the coffee's always on!
> >
> > http://www.netins.net/showcase/whitefencefm/
> >
> >
> >
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