NEW PREAMBLE TO THE CONSTITUTION
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. 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. Amen and 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 Englishspeaking 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!
Isabella Oliver
Amen!
1It was looking pretty good until Articles X and XI.
2Great post unDave! I agree with every one of them!
AMEN AMEN!
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3Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery.
Winston Churchill
I love every one of them, also!
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4"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have." Thomas Jefferson
Not sure what is wrong with X or XI. Without a command of the English language you are limiting you chances of a decent job, with a future exponentially. The University I went to in NYC, was predominantly the sons and daughters of immigrants. Most were the first in their families to go to college. All of them spoke standard English, without an ethnic accent. You would go visit them in their homes and often as not their parents command of the English language was let's say "limited". These same parents never wanted their own children to use any other language other then English, ever. They knew what the key to success was.
As to XI, that is historically correct. Of course to reach high office, it REALLY helped to be Church of England/Anglican. It also was not a good idea to make too much of being Catholic either.
5The problem with X is this part, "Learn it or go back to wherever you came from!" While I fully agree that learning English is important to succeeding and thriving in our country, I do not appreciate the tone of this sentence. It sounds hateful and xenophobic.
As far as XI is concerned, I agree with it in part. Certainly religion plays a great part of our nation's history, but I do not think that means we must continue to use phrases such as 'In God We Trust' in a governmental capacity (as this implies). We must realize that those sorts of phrases, in essence, establish a religion. It excludes and alienates those who believe differently or not at all, and I don't think that's acceptable.
6Mich, "I do not think that means we must continue to use phrases such as 'In God We Trust'"
These are the words that this country was founded on. You are a very lucky girl to be an American citizen, based on the FOUNDATIONS OF THIS COUNTRY. Just sayin'....
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7"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have." Thomas Jefferson
BTW. I notice you don't live in a different country... Reason for this?? (When in Rome...)
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8"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have." Thomas Jefferson
Ccpdm, take a closer look at the document this country was founded on (the Constitution), and let me know if you find the word "God" in there. And the phrase "In God We Trust" isn't in the Declaration of Independence, either. So I'm not sure what makes you think this country was founded on that phrase.
I fully appreciate how lucky I am to be an American citizen because of the rights guaranteed to me by my Constitution. I have respect for the Constitution when it says we should not establish a religion.
9Michelann, I grew up in Ireland and have dual citizenship, and when in Europe I travel with two passports. I do not consider myself as anything other then an American. I worked very hard to lose my brogue, and to pick up American slang, and drop the Irish/Great Britain expressions. I think if you come to America, and plan to make this your country, you work at being an American, that means speaking like an American, and making America your home, your land. Ireland will always be my second home, and when in Ireland, I can pass as an Irishman, brogue and all. But, it is my second home, subservient to my home in America.
As far as "In God We Trust", did you know that the phrase was not put on our paper currency till we went off the silver standard. All currency today has a green seal. At one time there were three colors on currency, A blue seal meant the dollar was backed by silver, and was redeemable by anyone at the Federal reserve for silver, there was a red seal, denoting that that currency was backed by gold, but that redemption for gold was only allowed by foreigners after we went off the gold standard, in 1933. The U.S. pegged it's currency at $35.00/ounce. In 1971 President Richard Nixon ended trading of gold at the fixed price of $35/ounce. At that point for the first time in history, formal links between the major world currencies and real commodities were severed". The gold standard has not been used in any major economy since that time. Almost every country, including the United States, is on a system of fiat money, which the glossary defines as "money that is intrinsically useless; is used only as a medium of exchange". The value of money is set by the supply and demand for money and the supply and demand for other goods and services in the economy. The prices for those goods and services, including gold and silver, are allowed to fluctuate based on market forces. So, in essence it is truly a case of "In God We trust", because since we can not hand in our paper currency and ask for specie, We trust in God, that others will give us their goods and services for that green paper our government prints. That is why inflation is so insidious.
10Haha, Grandpa you're joking, right?
11"I think if you come to America, and plan to make this your country, you work at being an American, that means speaking like an American, and making America your home, your land."
Grandpa, if only all illegals in this country adopted your patriotism!!!
Mich, are you serious? Even I'm insulted by your question.
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12"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have." Thomas Jefferson
"if you come to America, and plan to make this your country, you work at being an American, that means speaking like an American, and making America your home, your land."
If only all illegals thought this way.
Mich, are you serious?? Even I am insulted by your question.
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13"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have." Thomas Jefferson
Michelann, joking about "In God We Trust" and our currency? Only joking as to why it was put on our currency, not at all joking about the value of our currency is determined.
14Ccpdm, did you read the longer half of Gpa's comment? It was pretty funny. He was saying that 'In God We Trust' is important to our heritage because our money isn't worth anything real so we have to trust in God that people will give us goods in exchange for it. I think it was intended to be a joke, and if it was, it was a good one.
15Thank you Michelann
16Mich, busted! I did not. I am multi-tasking... Celebrating that I am turning in my resignation to Mercedes-Benz tomorrow to accept a new job elsewhere, drinking wine, google talking to the love of my life, and totally just whatever.... I still think you're a doll!!
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17"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have." Thomas Jefferson
Drinking wine + "love of my life", just remember ccpdm, when you drink don't park, accidents cause people.
18"joking about "In God We Trust" and our currency? Only joking as to why it was put on our currency,"
Okay, GP, I take huge issue with this statement, but in light of what I just said to sweet mich, I'll have to address later.... Grrr. I'm going to bed, kids!! Love y'all!
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19"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have." Thomas Jefferson
Ha ha, GP. Love of my life is in Afghanistan. Hysterectomy was in 2002. I'm laughing my @ss off.
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20"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have." Thomas Jefferson
"Ccpdm, take a closer look at the document this country was founded on (the Constitution), and let me know if you find the word "God" in there. And the phrase "In God We Trust" isn't in the Declaration of Independence, either. So I'm not sure what makes you think this country was founded on that phrase.
I fully appreciate how lucky I am to be an American citizen because of the rights guaranteed to me by my Constitution. I have respect for the Constitution when it says we should not establish a religion."
Mich, sorry girl. As I previously stated, I am slightly (?) distracted this evening. I have to work all day (10 hrs) tomorrow, but I want to address this at some point, okay? Have a great weekend!
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"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have." Thomas Jefferson
Here is the real history of the motto "In God We Trust":
History of 'In God We Trust'
The motto IN GOD WE TRUST was placed on United States coins largely because of the increased religious sentiment existing during the Civil War. Secretary of the Treasury Salmon P. Chase received many appeals from devout persons throughout the country, urging that the United States recognize the Deity on United States coins. From Treasury Department records, it appears that the first such appeal came in a letter dated November 13, 1861. It was written to Secretary Chase by Rev. M. R. Watkinson, Minister of the Gospel from Ridleyville, Pennsylvania, and read:
Dear Sir: You are about to submit your annual report to the Congress respecting the affairs of the national finances.
One fact touching our currency has hitherto been seriously overlooked. I mean the recognition of the Almighty God in some form on our coins.
You are probably a Christian. What if our Republic were not shattered beyond reconstruction? Would not the antiquaries of succeeding centuries rightly reason from our past that we were a heathen nation? What I propose is that instead of the goddess of liberty we shall have next inside the 13 stars a ring inscribed with the words PERPETUAL UNION; within the ring the allseeing eye, crowned with a halo; beneath this eye the American flag, bearing in its field stars equal to the number of the States united; in the folds of the bars the words GOD, LIBERTY, LAW.
This would make a beautiful coin, to which no possible citizen could object. This would relieve us from the ignominy of heathenism. This would place us openly under the Divine protection we have personally claimed. From my hearth I have felt our national shame in disowning God as not the least of our present national disasters.
To you first I address a subject that must be agitated.
As a result, Secretary Chase instructed James Pollock, Director of the Mint at Philadelphia, to prepare a motto, in a letter dated November 20, 1861:
Dear Sir: No nation can be strong except in the strength of God, or safe except in His defense. The trust of our people in God should be declared on our national coins.
You will cause a device to be prepared without unnecessary delay with a motto expressing in the fewest and tersest words possible this national recognition.
It was found that the Act of Congress dated January 18, 1837, prescribed the mottoes and devices that should be placed upon the coins of the United States. This meant that the mint could make no changes without the enactment of additional legislation by the Congress. In December 1863, the Director of the Mint submitted designs for new one-cent coin, two-cent coin, and three-cent coin to Secretary Chase for approval. He proposed that upon the designs either OUR COUNTRY; OUR GOD or GOD, OUR TRUST should appear as a motto on the coins. In a letter to the Mint Director on December 9, 1863, Secretary Chase stated:
I approve your mottoes, only suggesting that on that with the Washington obverse the motto should begin with the word OUR, so as to read OUR GOD AND OUR COUNTRY. And on that with the shield, it should be changed so as to read: IN GOD WE TRUST.
The Congress passed the Act of April 22, 1864. This legislation changed the composition of the one-cent coin and authorized the minting of the two-cent coin. The Mint Director was directed to develop the designs for these coins for final approval of the Secretary. IN GOD WE TRUST first appeared on the 1864 two-cent coin.
Another Act of Congress passed on March 3, 1865. It allowed the Mint Director, with the Secretary's approval, to place the motto on all gold and silver coins that "shall admit the inscription thereon." Under the Act, the motto was placed on the gold double-eagle coin, the gold eagle coin, and the gold half-eagle coin. It was also placed on the silver dollar coin, the half-dollar coin and the quarter-dollar coin, and on the nickel three-cent coin beginning in 1866. Later, Congress passed the Coinage Act of February 12, 1873. It also said that the Secretary "may cause the motto IN GOD WE TRUST to be inscribed on such coins as shall admit of such motto."
The use of IN GOD WE TRUST has not been uninterrupted. The motto disappeared from the five-cent coin in 1883, and did not reappear until production of the Jefferson nickel began in 1938. Since 1938, all United States coins bear the inscription. Later, the motto was found missing from the new design of the double-eagle gold coin and the eagle gold coin shortly after they appeared in 1907. In response to a general demand, Congress ordered it restored, and the Act of May 18, 1908, made it mandatory on all coins upon which it had previously appeared. IN GOD WE TRUST was not mandatory on the one-cent coin and five-cent coin. It could be placed on them by the Secretary or the Mint Director with the Secretary's approval.
The motto has been in continuous use on the one-cent coin since 1909, and on the ten-cent coin since 1916. It also has appeared on all gold coins and silver dollar coins, half-dollar coins, and quarter-dollar coins struck since July 1, 1908.
A law passed by the 84th Congress (P.L. 84-140) and approved by the President on July 30, 1956, the President approved a Joint Resolution of the 84th Congress, declaring IN GOD WE TRUST the national motto of the United States. IN GOD WE TRUST was first used on paper money in 1957, when it appeared on the one-dollar silver certificate. The first paper currency bearing the motto entered circulation on October 1, 1957.
22David
23It is my opinion that the preamble is just fine the way it is
ssgpat
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