Criminals Are Protesting Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

NOW what is all the commotion about?

'The criminals are protesting,
To have their own ordinance passed.'

What?

'Yes.
Since all gun owners,
Have to keep their weapons safely locked away.
With locks specially made...
The gun owners have requested,
All criminals to register their motives and activities...
With the local authorities,
Prior to their intentions of committing crimes.'

That makes absolutely no sense.

'Exactly.
The criminals agree with you.
And that's why the criminals are seeking,
To have their own ordinance passed.
With a wish any prior intentions they may have,
To commit crimes...
Would be considered a disregard for their rights,
To wait until the gun owners unlock their weapons.
And they seek to have an amendment,
That will include this entitlement to rid the waiting period.'

What in the World is going on today?

'Everyone wants to be entitled to their rights.
And the rights to take from others,
To satisfy needs that go unquestioned...
Is the reason why taxes have been established,
Isn't it? '

I don't know.
I've been trying to find 'something',
That will keep the dust off my musket.
Everytime they call for those surprise drills,
The musket I carry on my shoulder...
Collects nothing but dust on my uniform.