Politicians!
While walking down the street one day, a U.S. Senator
is tragically hit by a truck and dies.
His soul arrives in Heaven and is met by St. Peter at
the entrance.
"Welcome to Heaven," says St. Peter. "Before you
settle in, it seems there is a problem. We seldom see
elected officials around these parts, you see, so
we're not sure what to do with you."
"No problem, just let me in."
"Well, I'd like to, but I have orders from higher up.
What we'll do is have you spend one day in Hell and
one in Heaven. Then you can choose where to spend
eternity."
"Really, I've made up my mind. I want to be in
Heaven," says the senator.
"I'm sorry, but we have our rules." And with that,
St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes
down.
The doors open and he finds himself in the middle of a
green golf course. In the distance is a clubhouse and
standing in front of it are all his friends and other
politicians who had worked with him. Everyone is very
happy and in evening dress. They run to greet him,
shake his hand and reminisce about the good times they
had while getting rich at the expense of the people.
They play a friendly game of golf and then dine on
lobster, caviar and champagne. Also present is the
devil, who really is a very friendly guy. He has a
good time dancing and telling jokes. They are having
such a good time that before he realizes it, it is
time to go. Everyone gives him a hearty farewell and
waves while the elevator rises.
The elevator goes up, up, up, the door reopens on
Heaven where St. Peter is waiting for him.
"Now it's time to visit Heaven."
So, 24 hours pass with the Senator joining a gr oup of
contented souls moving from cloud to cloud, playing
the harp and singing. They have a good time and
before he realizes it, the 24 hours have gone by and
St. Peter returns.
"Well, then, you've spent a day in Hell and another in
Heaven. Now, choose your eternity."
The Senator reflects for a minute, then he answers.
"Well, I would never have believed it before. I mean
Heaven has been delightful, but I think I would be
better off in Hell."
So, St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes
down, down, down to Hell.
The doors of the elevator open and he's in the middle
of a barren land covered with waste and garbage. He
sees all his friends, dressed in rags, picking up the
trash and putting it in black bags, as more trash
falls from above. The devil comes over to him and
puts his arm around his shoulder.
"I don't understand," stammers the senator.
"Yesterday, I was here and there was a golf course and
a clubhouse and we ate lobster and caviar, drank
champagne, danced and had a great time. Now, it's
just a wasteland full of garbage and my friends look
miserable. What happened"?
The devil looks at him, smiles and says, "Yesterday,
we were campaigning. Today, you voted."
Ron Paul:
* Never voted to raise taxes.
* Never voted for an unbalanced budget.
* Never voted to raise Congressional pay.
* Never taken a government-paid junket.
* Never voted to increase presidential powers.
* Voted against regulating the Internet.
* Does not participate in the lucrative congressional pension program.
Congressman Ron Paul (R-Texas) is the leading advocate for freedom
in our nation's capital. In 32 years his message has never wavered.
As a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Dr. Paul tirelessly
works for limited constitutional government, low taxes, free markets,
and a return to sound monetary policies. He is known among his
congressional colleagues and his constituents for his consistent voting
record. Dr. Paul never votes for legislation unless the proposed
measure is expressly authorized by the Constitution.
