The end of this story is very true
This is without a doubt one of the best
explanations of what is ahead of us................................
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.
1. Remember... Four boxes keep us free:
the soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box.
2. 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.
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