Stupid Law

[Max]

They can commit heinous crimes
And still get elected
If we gobble up their lies
Then we’re not protected
Do you wonder when we’ll see
Justice resurrected?

They could pardon a felon
With the stroke of a pen
Hoist the rebel flag yellin’
"THE SOUTH SHALL RISE AGAIN"
No time for though or dwellin’
The war needs more young men

I am a third their age
But with twice the maturity
Reason enough for rage
Amidst this false security
Pray for a better day
When your old ways are washed AWAY

WHY can a teen take a shot of lead but not of rum?
You’re permitted to die, but prohibited from fun
There’s a TEEN in Iraq saying “That bullet just missed me,
I could sure use a brew or a shooter of Jimmy”

It’s a stupid flaw
It’s a stupid law
No freedom, no justice for all
It’s a stupid law
It’s bound to fall
And if you like it
Then so will you

...I wrote this a year ago, hence the image

[NewMan™]

unless I'm wrong.. I am under the impression it is legal to drink if you are in the military (at least on base) regardless of your age..

however, when they come home on leave they still have to follow the official "21" law..

Once more Max, you have shown passion in your poetry with a cause. I've become a big fan of yours in a short time.

Tc my friend,

~ Daniel

[apocalypticjay]

WHY can a teen take a shot of lead but not of rum?

Well I think that says it all Max, you demonstrate your political views brilliantly, I mean 21 I think is steep and it forces the youth of America to turn to the streets to drink which then can cause confrontations which they may not face in clubs or bars. I'm not saying it never happens in them but they are more controlled than streets. Another good point my friend well penned yet again. I love these right I truly do!

George Bush can rot in the pits of hell hanging from his puppet strings in my view, him and his corupt foundation of followers. IMO

[Max]

Daniel, you're correct my friend. I was simply commenting on how foolish the "21" rule is... in my extremely non-biased and neutral opinion Thank you kindly Daniel for the gracious comment.

Jay- I completely agree with you-- both on the 21 issue AND, more importantly, on what George Bush deserves. Thank you for the kind words as well... now I'm off to use my George Bush toilet paper.

[Jamie~poetshare.forumotion.com]

There are so many areas where "age" seems such a ridiculous restriction when what we really need is a "judgement" restriction . . . we waste a great deal of time on unenforcable laws and misguided sentiment. Too easy to say "no" than to render a nuanced system, I fear. I really can empathize with this write, though I'm easily old enough to not have to care, because I loathe generalities, and an age limit stinks of them.