Newspoem
28 January 2001
Joe Futrelle
A concerned citizen

Letter to George W. Bush

Joe Futrelle
1205 S. Race
Urbana, IL 61801

George W. Bush
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, D.C. 20500

Mr. Bush,

       I'm sure you're as relieved as I am that we got that election debacle out of the way and you can finally move on with your life. But that's probably where our agreement comes to a screeching, tread-separating halt. It pains me to re-open old wounds and all but I just don't think it's legal for you to waltz into the White House with all your stuff and all your friends and pose as the President when you lost the election to a Democrat.

       Yes, I know. I know. Look -

       Are you finished?

       My point is that we've tried everything from simply voting against you to actually having our votes counted and none of that seemed to stop you, so it is my solemn duty to place you under Citizen's Arrest. You have the right to remain slient; anything that you say can be taken down and used against you in a court of law. Place your hands over your head and leave the White House, and don't try anything funny.

       Yes, you get a stupid phone call. Call Jeb or something.

Now move it,
Joe Futrelle
Citizen

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