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The Lord came unto Noah, who was now living in the
United States, and said, "Once again, the earth has
become wicked and over-populated and I see the end of
all flesh before me. Build another Ark and save two of
every living thing along with a few good humans." He
gave Noah the blueprints, saying, "You have six months
to build the Ark before I will start the unending rain
for 40 days and 40 nights".
Six months later, the Lord looked down and saw Noah
weeping in his yard.. but no ark.
"Noah"! He roared, "I'm about to start the rain!
Where is the Ark?"
"Forgive me, Lord," begged Noah. "But things have
changed. I needed a building permit. I've been arguing
with the inspector about the need for a sprinkler
system. My neighbors claim that I've violated the
neighborhood zoning laws by building the Ark in my
yard and exceeding the height limitations. We had to
go to the Development Appeal Board for a decision.
Then the Department of Transportation demanded a bond
be posted for the future costs of moving power lines
and other overhead obstructions, to clear the passage
for the Ark's move to the sea. I argued that the sea
would be coming to us, but they would hear nothing of
it.
Getting the wood was another problem. There's a ban on
cutting local trees in order to save the spotted owl.
I tried to convince the environmentalists that I
needed the wood to save the owls. But no go!
When I started gathering the animals, I got sued by an
animal rights group. They insisted that I was
confining wild animals against their will. As well,
they argued the accommodation was too restrictive and
it was cruel and inhumane to put so many animals in a
confined space.
Then the EPA ruled that I couldn't build the Ark until
they'd conducted an environmental impact study on your
proposed flood.
I'm still trying to resolve a complaint with the Human
Rights Commission on how many minorities I'm supposed
to hire for my building crew.
Also, the trades unions say I can't use my sons. They
insist I have to hire only Union workers with Ark
building experience.
To make matters worse, the IRS seized all my assets,
claiming I'm trying to leave the country illegally
with endangered species.
So, forgive me, Lord, but it would take at least ten
years for me to finish this Ark."
Suddenly the skies cleared, the sun began to shine,
and a rainbow stretched across the sky.
Noah looked up in wonder and asked, "You mean, You're
not going to destroy the world?"
"No," said the Lord. "The government beat me to it."
United States, and said, "Once again, the earth has
become wicked and over-populated and I see the end of
all flesh before me. Build another Ark and save two of
every living thing along with a few good humans." He
gave Noah the blueprints, saying, "You have six months
to build the Ark before I will start the unending rain
for 40 days and 40 nights".
Six months later, the Lord looked down and saw Noah
weeping in his yard.. but no ark.
"Noah"! He roared, "I'm about to start the rain!
Where is the Ark?"
"Forgive me, Lord," begged Noah. "But things have
changed. I needed a building permit. I've been arguing
with the inspector about the need for a sprinkler
system. My neighbors claim that I've violated the
neighborhood zoning laws by building the Ark in my
yard and exceeding the height limitations. We had to
go to the Development Appeal Board for a decision.
Then the Department of Transportation demanded a bond
be posted for the future costs of moving power lines
and other overhead obstructions, to clear the passage
for the Ark's move to the sea. I argued that the sea
would be coming to us, but they would hear nothing of
it.
Getting the wood was another problem. There's a ban on
cutting local trees in order to save the spotted owl.
I tried to convince the environmentalists that I
needed the wood to save the owls. But no go!
When I started gathering the animals, I got sued by an
animal rights group. They insisted that I was
confining wild animals against their will. As well,
they argued the accommodation was too restrictive and
it was cruel and inhumane to put so many animals in a
confined space.
Then the EPA ruled that I couldn't build the Ark until
they'd conducted an environmental impact study on your
proposed flood.
I'm still trying to resolve a complaint with the Human
Rights Commission on how many minorities I'm supposed
to hire for my building crew.
Also, the trades unions say I can't use my sons. They
insist I have to hire only Union workers with Ark
building experience.
To make matters worse, the IRS seized all my assets,
claiming I'm trying to leave the country illegally
with endangered species.
So, forgive me, Lord, but it would take at least ten
years for me to finish this Ark."
Suddenly the skies cleared, the sun began to shine,
and a rainbow stretched across the sky.
Noah looked up in wonder and asked, "You mean, You're
not going to destroy the world?"
"No," said the Lord. "The government beat me to it."
