The State Is My Shepherd

The state is my shepherd; I shall not want.

She maketh me lie down on the couch: she leadeth me besides the still waters of self-indulgence and irresponsibility

She removeth my soul.

She stealeth my children and leadeth them in the paths of social justice for her name’s sake.

Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy public healthcare system and cradle to grave welfare system they comfort me.

Thou prepareth a table of confiscated goodies before me in the presence of mine enemies who would have kept what belonged to them; my greed and avarice runneth over.

Surely pampering and apathy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of slavery until I die.