The Opt-Out Constitution

It seems to have escaped much notice, but a modernized version of the U.S. Constitution is about to be enacted. In keeping with the way Americans in the Internet era deal with the various large institutions in our lives, the idea is to simplify the relationship between citizens and our leaders, and to remove all those cumbersome checks and balances that just get in the way of effective government. But the really

Article IV. Publication of criticism or benchmarks concerning the Government's performance without the express written consent of the Government is prohibited. Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude shall exist within in the United States except as a punishment for a crime or where individuals have manifested assent to such slavery or servitude by clicking "OK" to a binding legal agreement or other contractual arrangement.

Article V. You agree that, at Our discretion, We may change, modify, add, or remove portions of the terms of this Constitution at any time without notice, and, unless otherwise indicated, such changes become effective immediately upon being posted. It is your responsibility to check Government postings from time to time, and your continued use of Government services after posting of changes to this Constitution manifests your assent to those changes.

Article VI. You agree that your use of the services of the Government is at your own risk. The services, including but not limited to waging war, raising and supporting armies, regulating commerce, coining money, and establishing post offices, are provided "as is" without representations or warranties of any kind either express, implied or statutory. Under no circumstances shall the Government or any of its officials be liable for any damages due to loss of limb, life, or property due to negligence, incompetence, bad faith, corruption, fraud, extortion, murder, or any other cause of action on the part of the Government, its officials or business affiliates. Your sole remedy is to terminate your use of services of the Government under the terms provided in this Constitution. Some states or jurisdictions do not allow such limitations on warranties or damages - all such states and jurisdictions are hereby excluded from the United States of America until such time as the Government chooses to invade them and guarantee their conformance to the terms of this Constitution.

Article VII. You agree that you have ratified this Constitution by living, working, traveling through, or being born in the United States of America. If you do not agree to each and all of the terms and conditions set forth in this Constitution now and in the future, the Government does not wish to continue providing services to You, and You are hereby terminated.

Bill of Rights. We reserve and retain all rights not expressly granted to You by this Constitution, and You agree that no rights are granted to You by this Constitution.

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