For D.T.
There once was a libertarian
With views both harsh and contrarion.
Opposing, with passion,
Tax, regs, and compassion,
He yearned for a world he could prey on.
Libertarians bellow what’s best:
“Free markets must not be transgressed!”
They firmly believe
Constraints are naïve,
And rules are just dangerous pests.
“Our government’s fat and corrupt,”
They preached as they lustily supped;
“Just hear what we say,
Get out of the way,
Let greed and self-interest erupt.”
Libertarians’ riches depend
On what the poor masses can spend—
So it’s not ‘one for all’—
‘All for one’ (be appalled!)—
A worldview they archly defend.
Corruption is rampant (take heed),
And lobbyists block what we need—
But what is the source
Of this immoral force
If not libertarians’ greed?
(9/23/11)