Thursday, March 1, 2018

No. 281: A More Perfect 10 (a Trumpoline mash-up)

I.
I am the Lord thy God, thou shall not have any gods before me.



Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances

Free speech? Free press?
If you're a Christian or Jewish Capitalist.
Assembling allowed
for church on Sunday.
Redress of grievances?
Well. . .maybe someday.

II.
You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything.
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

Idols are fine.
Indeed, they're fun.
Especially if
they carry a gun.

III.
You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.

No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.

If swearing soldiery
is not allowed,
no matter where
or how they are housed,
our Army will not
make much of a crowd.

IV.
Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.



The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

Those who keep holy the Sabbath day
don't need these “rights” really now do they?
After all, if with the Good Lord you abide,
what could you possibly have need to hide?

V.
Honor your father and your mother.


No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

If you obey your Mom and Dad,
they'll probably say you're never bad.
If you are white, polite, have a nice smile
you should never need to stand trial.

VI.
You shall not murder.


In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.

A White Christian male “standing his ground”,
who confronting some [REDACTED]
is quick on the trigger?
We cannot see where there's fault to be found.

VII.
You shall not commit adultery.


In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.

We all “adult”.
No harm, no foul.
(And what can you get today
for twenty bucks anyway?)

VIII.
You shall not steal.


Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

Steal? Steal? What you mean “steal”?
I'll not post bail and I'll appeal.
You'll never repeal my Art of the Deal.

IX.
You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.

The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people

False testimony”?
What and idea!
All I say is true.
Or so I hear
on the box
as I watch FOX.
I've the right to disparages
and multiple marriages.

X.
You shall not covet your neighbor's house, wife, or property.


The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people

I never covet. I see. I take!
I mean, come on. Give me a break!
I'm uninhibited.
I can't be prohibited.
It's my right as a “people”
can THAT be agreed?
Both Lindsay and Jeff say
the South can secede.