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In a shocking turn of events, the illustrious and highly esteemed Representative Blatherskite (D-VT) has proposed a bill that threatens the very essence of our Founding Fathers' vision. The bill, aptly named the "Freedom's End Taxation Act," aims to redefine the concept of freedom by introducing a novel form of taxation that is said to be "fair" and "equitable" for all citizens.
According to the bill, every citizen will be required to pay a tax based on the number of hours they spend complaining about the government. The more time a citizen spends engaged in this quintessentially American pastime, the higher their tax burden. Critics argue that this is a direct assault on the First Amendment, which guarantees the right to free speech, including the freedom to complain about the government.
Supporters of the bill, however, claim that this is a necessary measure to ensure that only those truly invested in the betterment of the nation are allowed to voice their opinions. "If you're going to spend your time whining about taxes, the least you can do is contribute to the pot," said Senator Windbag (D-NY), a staunch advocate of the bill.
The bill also includes a clause that exempts any complaints made on social media platforms from taxation. This has sparked a heated debate among constitutional scholars, with some arguing that this carve-out undermines the principle of equal protection under the law.
Furthermore, the bill stipulates that any citizen who fails to pay their "complaint tax" will be automatically registered as a member of the opposing political party, effectively silencing dissent and forcing unity under a single banner.
In a statement, the National Association for the Advancement of Unfettered Speech (NAAUS) condemned the bill, calling it an "unprecedented attack on the core values of our democracy." They urged citizens to exercise their right to complain, "not just for the sake of complaint itself, but for the sake of our Constitution and the freedoms it guarantees."
As the debate rages on, many wonder if this is indeed the end of freedom as we know it, or if it's just another chapter in the ongoing saga of democracy in America. One thing is certain: the Founding Fathers are rolling over in their graves, and not because they finally agreed on where to dine.
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