"Those who want the government to regulate matters of the mind and spirit are like men who are so afraid of being murdered that they commit suicide to avoid assassination." Harry S. Truman
IMPOSING ONE'S FEARS
As some yards need a fence
Some rivers need a dam
Sometimes life is too intense
With intrusive demands
Some people need a list
And at least a guiding hand
The insecure insist
On an oppressive plan
Some thrive on regulations
For fears they perceive
From the co-population
Who may be killers and thieves
They want as many laws
As it takes to feel safe
And let government claws
Invade everyone's space
As these insecure folks
Impose their insecurity on another
And their inability to cope
Affects their sisters and brothers
Their fear creates chains
That restrains a whole nation
They go to great pains
To impose laws and regulations
Can it be with such fear
They would wish themselves dead
Rather than go another year
Knowing there are pitfalls ahead?
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