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Broken Commandments In a Broken World

Love your neighbour. Bomb them to Hell Peace be upon you. Off with their heads Blessed are the poor. We shall exploit them Feed the hungry. Poison their waterholes Help the homeless. Herd them into refugee camps We are equal in the eyes of our God. Let women be our slaves There is dignity in labour. Prostitute yourself Respect the planet. Pollute earth,air,sky and sea Health is wealth. Only wealth can afford health Uphold freedom of speech. The thought police rule

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