Anyone else get this RW broadcast?

[fencesitter]

The Bill of Non-Rights.

Sorry for the >>, that's the way I recieved it. Gimme some good stuff to forward to "reply all".

>Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2004 21:01:16 -0500 > >MessageT his may have been around once but it is a pretty good >read.......... > 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. > > 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? > > Vote - it's American as American can be...! >

[BlueEyedSon]

1. This is LIBERTARIAN

I'm as leftie as they come, and I completely agree with a bunch of these non-rights (I, II, III, VI, VII).

They would put the Enron guys up the river immediately and for good.

[meegbear]

4. You are correct ...

it was written by a Libertarian.

[meegbear]

2. Urban Legend

http://www.snopes.com/language/document/norights.htm

[fencesitter]

3. good old Snopes.

Actually I agree with some too, but it's directed at "whiney liberals" and sorry, I don't whine.