Have any of you ever read the 13th Amendment to the Constitution? No? I didn't much think so. Here's what it says, (paraphrasing):
"Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction."
Well, dear friends, our elected officials are at it again. "More taxes?", you say? No. Less oversight on nearly every government entitlement program available? Nope. No, they went way over the top on this particular piece of legislation. H.R. 5741 is a slavery bill! That's right! I went there....slavery! Read the words for yourself:
Universal National Service Act
To require all persons in the United States between the ages of 18 and 42 to perform national service, either as a member of the uniformed services or in civilian service in furtherance of the national defense and homeland security, to authorize the induction of persons in the uniformed services during wartime to meet end-strength requirements of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.
Huh? Are these people COMPLETELY insane? Oh, but it gets better! The bill's sole sponsor is none other than New York Democrat, Charles Rangel....a black man! Huh? Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't ol' Charlie up on ethics charges? Is this his contorted way of repairing his damaged reputation and integrity? Is trying t become an anthema to the rest of those serving in the House?
I just don't get it people. For all the struggle, and all the blood and tears that were spilled in the line of duty in the fight for civil liberties and equality for black folks over the past 40 years or so, you'd think the black community would be screaming from the rooftops. I bet they don't.
This is not about Republican versus Democrat, or conservative versus liberal. There's truly not a dime's difference between any of them.
No doubt, this bill is the foreshadow of things to come. Again, it's not about whether or not the bill passes or even gains any traction in the House, but the blatant arrogance that our "leaders" possess to even craft such an aberration!
You'd better wake up America! The day is fast approaching when you're going to wake up, and your liberties will be gone....
http://www.examiner.com/x-60483-Long-Beach-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2010m7d26-Slavery-bill-HR-5741-is-now-in-debate
