(From Facebook)
I was in my
neighborhood restaurant this morning and was seated behind a group of jubilant
individuals celebrating the coming implementation of the health care bill. I
could not finish my breakfast. This is what ensued: They were a diverse group
of several races and both sexes. I heard a young man exclaim, "Isn't Obama
like Jesus Christ? I mean, after all, he is healing the sick."
A young
woman enthusiastically proclaimed, "Yeah, and he does it for free. I
cannot believe anyone would think that a free market wouldn't work for health
care."
Another
said, "The stupid Republicans want us all to starve to death so they can
inherit all of the power. Obama should be made a Saint for what he did for
those of us less fortunate."
At this, I
had more than enough. I arose from my seat, mustering all the restraint I could
find, and approached their table. "Please excuse me; may I impose upon you
for one moment?"
They smiled
and welcomed me to the conversation. I stood at the end of their table, smiled
as best I could and began an experiment.
"I
would like to give one of you my house. It will cost you no money and I will
pay all of the expenses and taxes for as long as you live there. Anyone
interested?"
They looked
at each other in astonishment. "Why would you do something like
that?" asked a young man, "There isn't anything for free in this
world." They began to laugh at me, as they did not realize this man had
just made my point.
"I am
serious, I will give you my house for free, no money whatsoever. Anyone
interested?"
In unison, a
resounding "Yeah" fills the room.
"Since
there are too many of you, I will have to make a choice as to who receives this
money-free bargain."
I noticed an
elderly couple was paying attention to the spectacle unfolding before their
eyes, the old man shaking his head in apparent disgust.
"I tell
you what; I will give it to the one of you most willing to obey my rules."
Again, they
looked at one another, an expression of bewilderment on their faces.
The perky
young woman asked, "What are the rules?"
I smiled and
said, "I don't know. I have not yet defined them. However, it is a free
home that I offer you."
They giggled
amongst themselves, the youngest of which said, "What an old coot. He must
be crazy to give away his home. Go take your meds, old man."
I smiled and
leaned into the table a bit further. "I am serious, this is a legitimate
offer."
They gaped
at me for a moment.
"I'll
take it you old fool. Where are the keys?" boasted the youngest among
them.
"Then I
presume you accept ALL of my terms then?" I asked.
The elderly
couple seemed amused and entertained as they watched from the privacy of their
table. "Oh yeah! Where do I sign up?"
I took a
napkin and wrote, "I give this man my home, without the burden of
financial obligation, so long as he accepts and abides by the terms that I
shall set forth upon consummation of this transaction."
I signed it
and handed it to the young man who eagerly scratched out his signature.
"Where
are the keys to my new house?" he asked in a mocking tone of voice.
All eyes
were upon us as I stepped back from the table, pulling the keys from pocket and
dangling them before the excited new homeowner.
"Now
that we have entered into this binding contract, witnessed by all of your
friends, I have decided upon the conditions you are obligated to adhere to from
this point forward. You may only live in the house for one hour a day. You will
not use anything inside of the home. You will obey me without question or
resistance. I expect complete loyalty and admiration for this gift I bestow
upon you. You will accept my commands and wishes with enthusiasm, no matter the
nature. Your morals and principles shall be as mine. You will vote as I do,
think as I do and do it with blind faith. These are my terms. Here are your
keys." I reached the keys forward and the young man looked at me
dumbfounded.
"Are
you out of your mind? Who would ever agree to those ridiculous terms?" the
young man appeared irritated.
"You did when you signed this contract before reading it,
understanding it and with the full knowledge that I would provide my conditions
only after you committed to the agreement."
The elderly man chuckled as his wife tried to restrain him. I
was looking at a now silenced and bewildered group of people.
"You can shove that stupid deal up your a** old man. I want
no part of it!" exclaimed the now infuriated young man.
'You have committed to the contract, as witnessed by all of your
friends. You cannot get out of the deal unless I agree to it. I do not intend
to let you free now that I have you ensnared. I am the power you agreed to. I
am the one you blindly and without thought chose to enslave yourself to. In
short, I am your Master."
At this, the table of celebrating individuals became a unified
group against the unfairness of the deal.
After a few moments of unrepeatable comments and slurs, I
revealed my true intent.
"What I did to you is what this administration and congress
did to you with the health care legislation. I easily suckered you in and then
revealed the real cost of the bargain. Your folly was in the belief that you
can have something you did not earn, and for that which you did not earn, you
willingly allowed someone else to think for you. Your failure to research, study and inform yourself permitted
reason to escape you. You have entered into a trap from which you cannot flee.
Your only chance of freedom is if your new Master gives it to you. A freedom
that is given can also be taken away. Therefore, it is not freedom at
all."
With that, I tore up the napkin and placed it before the
astonished young man. "This is the nature of your new health care
legislation."
I turned away to leave these few in thought and contemplation –
and was surprised by applause.
The elderly gentleman, who was clearly entertained, shook my
hand enthusiastically and said, "Thank you, Sir. These kids don't
understand Liberty.”
He refused to allow me to pay my bill as he said, "You
earned this one. It is an honor to pick up the tab."
I shook his hand in thanks, leaving the restaurant somewhat
humbled and sensing a glimmer of hope for my beloved country.
Remember... Four boxes keep
us free: the soapbox, the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box.
This should go around the United States so people can see just what
is going on. Maybe even the politically blind ones will learn something from
it.
"Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting
the American government take care of him; better take a closer look at the
American Indian."
~ Henry Ford
I hope this gets read a million times.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dave and totally agree with you!
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