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I got this off the internet and the author gave me permission to repost it:
                              The Bill of No Rights
                                Bill of No Rights
                                       by
                                Lewis W. Napper
We, the sensible 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 liberal, commie, 
pinko bedwetters.
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.
You do not have the right to a new car, big-screen color TV or any other 
form of wealth.
More power to you if you can legally acquire them, but no one is guaranteeing
anything.
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.
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 of your relatives independently wealthy.
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.
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.
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 get together and kill you.
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.
You do not 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.
You do not have the right to a job. All of us sure want you to have one, and
will gladly help you along in hard times, but we expect you to take advantage
of the opportunities in education and vocational training laid before you to
make yourself useful.
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 around 
you who were confused by the Bill of Rights.
              Copyright #169; Lewis W. Napper. All Rights Reserved.
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