Saturday, October 10, 2009

FDR thinking ahead...

Second Bill of Rights

Every American is entitled to:


The right to a useful and remunerative job in the industries, or shops or farms or mines of the nation;


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


The right of farmers to raise and sell their products at a return which will give them and their families a decent living;


The right of every business man, 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, and sickness, and accident and unemployment;


The right to a good education.

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