Democracy for Howard County

The Second Bill of Rights

Proposed by Franklin Delano Roosevelt, January 11, 1944

Every American Is Entitled To:

The right to a useful and remunerative job in the industries of shops or farms or mines of the nation;

The right to earn enough to provide adequate food and clothing and recreation;

The right of every businessman, large and small, to trade in an atmosphere of freedom from unfair competition and domination by monopolies at home or abroad;

The right of every family to a decent home;

The right to adequate medical care and the opportunity to achieve and enjoy good health;

The right to adequate protection from the economic fears of old age, sickness, accident, and unemployment;

The right to a good education.

Posted by Jim at May 9, 2005 08:22 PM