[UPDATED: Nov. 09, 2008 8:35 PM
It seems that after having a CHANGE of heart, the Obama camp went in and CHANGED their website to remove the word “required” since that word was causing such a ruckus amongst those who hold the Constitution near and dear to their hearts. But don’t worry, a quick thinking member of a message board took a screen grab of the original wording here. This is what happens when people work together to protect your Constitutional rights from others who may not care about the Constitution. ]
Is this the “change” that you were hoping for?
Obama will call on citizens of all ages to serve America, by developing a plan to require 50 hours of community service in middle school and high school and 100 hours of community service in college every year. Obama will encourage retiring Americans to serve by improving programs available for individuals over age 55, while at the same time promoting youth programs such as Youth Build and Head Start. (Source)
So the Great Community Organizer Wants to mobilize all Americans to “serve” community service hours — including retirees 55 and over.
I love the part that says your children will be “required” to work community service hours. And if your children resist? Well, Obama’s Civilian Security Force will have to deal with them.
Not only is this patently unconstitutional, but I don’t think that anyone can “require” Americans who are not convicted felons to work for no wages. Can they? I guess anything is possible in this new ObamaNation.
Since I can’t vote, I guess that means I’m exempt?
Welcome to ObamaNation!