In Memory Of Common Sense
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I usually can't stand chain-mail and I typically just delete it. Most of the time without even reading it.
Most of you have probably already read this.
But this one reflects so many of my thoughts, that I felt it needed to be posted.
Obituary of the late Mr. Common Sense
Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend,
Common Sense. Who has been with us for many years.
No one knows for sure how old he was, since his
birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red
tape.
He will be remembered as having cultivated
such valuable lessons as:
Knowing when to come in out of the rain;
Why the early bird gets the worm;
Life isn't always fair and Maybe it was my fault.
Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you can earn) and
reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in
charge).
His health began to deteriorate rapidly when
well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were
set in place.
Reports of a 6 -year- old boy charged
with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate,
teens suspended from school for using mouthwash
after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an
unruly student, only worsened his condition.
Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked
teachers for doing the job that they themselves had
failed to do in disciplining their unruly children.
It declined even further when schools were required
to get parental consent to administer Tylenol, sun
lotion or a band-aid to a student; but could not
inform parents when a student became pregnant and
wanted to have an abortion.
Common Sense lost the will to live as the Ten
Commandments became contraband; churches became
businesses; and criminals received better treatment
than their victims.
Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend
yourself from a burglar in your own home and the
burglar could sue you for assault.
Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after
a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of
coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and
was promptly awarded a huge settlement.
Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and
Trust; his wife, Discretion; his daughter,
Responsibility; and his son, Reason.
He is survived by his 3 stepbrothers; I Know My
Rights, Someone Else Is To Blame, and I'm A Victim.
Not many attended his funeral because so few
realized he was gone.
If you still remember him, then carry the flag of Common Sense. Carry it high and wave it proudly. You are certain to meet resistance for doing so.
Most of you have probably already read this.
But this one reflects so many of my thoughts, that I felt it needed to be posted.
Obituary of the late Mr. Common Sense
Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend,
Common Sense. Who has been with us for many years.
No one knows for sure how old he was, since his
birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red
tape.
He will be remembered as having cultivated
such valuable lessons as:
Knowing when to come in out of the rain;
Why the early bird gets the worm;
Life isn't always fair and Maybe it was my fault.
Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you can earn) and
reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in
charge).
His health began to deteriorate rapidly when
well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were
set in place.
Reports of a 6 -year- old boy charged
with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate,
teens suspended from school for using mouthwash
after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an
unruly student, only worsened his condition.
Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked
teachers for doing the job that they themselves had
failed to do in disciplining their unruly children.
It declined even further when schools were required
to get parental consent to administer Tylenol, sun
lotion or a band-aid to a student; but could not
inform parents when a student became pregnant and
wanted to have an abortion.
Common Sense lost the will to live as the Ten
Commandments became contraband; churches became
businesses; and criminals received better treatment
than their victims.
Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend
yourself from a burglar in your own home and the
burglar could sue you for assault.
Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after
a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of
coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and
was promptly awarded a huge settlement.
Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and
Trust; his wife, Discretion; his daughter,
Responsibility; and his son, Reason.
He is survived by his 3 stepbrothers; I Know My
Rights, Someone Else Is To Blame, and I'm A Victim.
Not many attended his funeral because so few
realized he was gone.
If you still remember him, then carry the flag of Common Sense. Carry it high and wave it proudly. You are certain to meet resistance for doing so.
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