I thought the list might appreciate this funny I received.  It
corresponds with many discussions (i.e. salaries, jobs, speech,...).
>
> 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 and other liberal, commie, pinko
> bed-wetters.  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 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 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 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.
>
> ARTICLE IX: You do not 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 lot
> easier if you are unencumbered by an overabundance of idiotic laws created by
> those of you who were confused by the "Bill of Rights".
>
> Publius aka Mitchell Kaye
> *************************

Betty Brennan
Taylor Studios