yes let’s celebrate revolution

freedom of speech and religion

the right to a fair and speedy

trial by a jury of twelve peers

freedom from fear and want

the right to assemble in groups

for a redress of grievances

the checks and balances which

insure protection from plunder

by government taxation or unlawful

activities in the private sector

the pursuit of happiness

the freedom to love and partner

regardless of race or gender

the right to object strongly to

and not participate in an unjust war

freedom of the press and access

to all necessary information

the right to seek and hold office

without being restrained from doing

so by economic or political influences

yes and the absolute unabridged right

to vote in all elections and on all

issues by secure and secret ballot

and to have each and every vote counted

o and how about the right to hold

all elected and appointed officials

accountable for their actions or inactions

why hell the freedom to seek gainful

education and employment without

pregudicial restrictions and the right

to keep and bear arms responsibly

the total unbiased freedom of all legitimate

ventures and the non-discriminatory use of

lawful authority for the public health and safety

yeah all that good stuff and much much more

now tell me please where the hell do I have

to go to live such a wonderful life?  what’s

the name of this wonderful place?

hello?………………………….

Peter Buknatski

Montpelier, VT.