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Rid of formalized wisdom and learning
People would be a hundred-fold happier;
Rid of conventionalized duty and honor
People would find their families dear;
Rid of legalized profiteering
And people would have no thieves to fear.

These methods of life have failed all three,
Set people free, as their hearts as they long to be
From private greeds and wanton needs.



Henry Meyerding 2007-01-27