Now every law since that date passed by the state,

To that extent our liberties infringe, even though we scringe;

And feel the distress, without redress,

Of many iniquitous acts, even by Congress.

If men were actually well-behaved,

Much useless trouble and expense could be saved:

Laws being hobbies our liberties to restrain;

Some barely holding us, even with tight rein.

The socialist man, if I do not mistake,

Would all restraint from our law makers take,