Huge Rally Demands A Second Bill of Rights For Americans

"The right to a useful and remunerative job;

"The right to earn enough to provide adequate food and clothing and recreation;

"The right of every farmer to raise and sell his products at a return which will give him and his family a decent living;

"The right of every businessman, large and small, to trade in an atmosphere of freedom from unfair competition and domination by monopolies at home or abroad;

"The right of every family to a decent home;

"The right to adequate medical care and the opportunity to achieve and enjoy good health;

"The right to adequate protection from the economic fears of old age, sickness, accident, and unemployment;

"The right to a good education.

"All of these rights spell security. And after this war is won we must be prepared to move forward, in the implementation of these rights, to new goals of human happiness and well-being.

"For unless there is security here at home there cannot be lasting peace in the world."

That was an American President, back when the government really was our government, of by and for We, the People.

America's Second Bill of Rights

America's Second Bill of Rights is an effort to rally people around a clear statement of economic rights for all Americans. People are asked to sign this, and it will be presented to delegates at the Republican and Democratic national conventions. The message will be delivered through all available media to working families throughout America, to put public officials on notice that working people are tired of being ignored.

America's Second Bill of Rights begins,

"We the People want to strengthen our nation, as a beacon of equality, economic opportunity and freedom for all. We hold these rights to be essential to our vision of America and believe that the principles contained therein should guide our government, business leaders, organizations and individuals in our common goal of a just and fair society."

The items in the Second Bill of Rights are:

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