I'm a Believer (Patriot Act)

We spoofed Neil Diamond's song (made famous by the Monkees and later, Minor Threat) in protest of the USA PATRIOT Act, which violates no fewer than half the rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.

I thought it was just an alarmist fairy tale
Meant for someone else but not for me

The Feds were out to get me
'Cause of the books I read
I guess the Patriot Act isn't what is claimed

Then I saw that badge
Now I'm a believer
Not a chance I'll get a fair trial
I've been detained
now I'm a believer
I couldn't leave here if I tried

I thought the bill of rights would be my guarantee
After all, I had nothing to hide
It's un-American to fight it
Something must be done
About the terrorists--and baby, I'm not one

Then I saw that badge
Now I'm a believer
Not a chance I'll get a fair trial
I've been detained
now I'm a believer
I couldn't leave here if I tried

What's the point of justice?
All you get is framed
when I needed defense, all I got is blame

Then I saw that badge
Now I'm a believer
Not a chance I'll get a fair trial
I've been detained
now I'm a believer
I couldn't leave here if I tried

Vocals: Robert McMinn. Lyrics: Robert McMinn, Gwen Sanchirico. Music: Neil Diamond.

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