Noah 2005 A.D. -- the new dilemma!!!
In the year 2005, the Lord came unto Noah, who was now living in the
United States, and said, "Once again, the earth has become wicked
and overpopulated 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!"
