What do you think of this Bill of Rights?

Question

NEW PREAMBLE TO THE CONSTITUTION

The following has been attributed to Lewis Napper from Mississippi. 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 whiney, 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 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?

Answer 1

AMEN!!!!!! god i love it finally something that comes close to how i feel try being a white male growing up in east los angeles...and for those of you who don't know east l.a. is very very non white and unfriendly as heck gangs rule the streets and there are places that even the police wont go into...i have seen enough death and destruction so i moved the heck out when i was 24 and never looked back...all i can say is god bless america and all americans everywhere

Answer 2

Excellent post!

I'll bet you get a VN for this one.

Answer 3

Great, lets ratify it.

Answer 4

Well. You ought to read Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. It has a lot of the same philosophies and it's a good read. Although, I don't know if everyone can do what you are asking of them. Also, I think Article X is ridiculous. We're supposed to be the melting pot. That means everyone is welcome. I also disagree with Article V. Great Britain has health care and they are doing much better economically than the USA. Article IV is controversial, but aren't the others? If you refuse to help anyone, you may find a time when you get treated unfairly, or learn of someone who has been treated unfairly. It's not our job to help those who won't help themselves, but we can do something for those who have tried but need extra guidance. Article VIII contradicts Article IV, unless you plan to help people on a whim, not fact. Otherwise, I suppose I agree. Although, I think it is a bit pointless. A government based on the principal of no rules has even less of a chance than one based on corrupt rules. Even though your Bill of Rights isn't a no-rule policy, it is dangerously close.

Answer 5

A bill of no rights!