some lies are too big to miss

be careful.
everyone is a
potential risk.
they could come out
of the gutters,
armed to the teeth,
ready to take over
the goddamn world
with secular tyranny
based on meaningless
books about prophets
who may or may not
have had too many
ancient drugs.

they're going to
take your fucking
guns
          away
and leave you
with only ammo
to throw
like the rocks
they used to sling
at the
very same prostitutes
they fucked
just a few minutes ago
before they stoned them
to death.

they're quick to judge
and have their holy moly
books to
enlighten them
via
reverse osmosis.
they know all of the rules
and they're pretty sure
you're breaking every one of them
with your infidel ways
like the heathens you are.

everyone
is a
       potential risk
so get
                    out
before it is          too late.

some of them live in the
deep south
                   where
you can marry your cousin,
but you sure as fuck can't
marry someone you love.

some of them
                           live
just    a     few    doors   down
and they are waiting for you
to speak your mind
so they know just who to target.

some of them voted
on your right
           to choose
what you can do with
     your      body.

some of them wear suits
and pull pensions
and healthcare
for the remainder of their lives
while you debate
on whether you pay your bills
or eat this month.

some of them smile into
the camera and say
everything is going
to be
ALL RIGHT.
don't you worry,
they've got you covered.

some of the world's
greatest villains
were once seen
as heroes.

...and i'm not talking sandwiches, people.