The
following has been attributed to Lewis Napper, a Jackson, Mississippi
computer programmer. He didn't expect his essay -- a tart 10-point list of
"rights" Americans don't have -- to become an Internet
legend.
'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. 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 dummies, 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 get the blue juice.
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 came from, English
is our language. Learn it!
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, sorry if you are uncomfortable with it.
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 must speak out because if you do not, who wi ll?
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