Eva Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 London Times Obituary of the late Mr. Common SenseInteresting and sadly rather true.'Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, whohas 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. Hewill be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as:Knowing when to come in out of the rain; why the early bird gets theworm; Life isn't always fair; and maybe it was my fault.Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend morethan you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are incharge).His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned butoverbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boycharged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspendedfrom school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired forreprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing thejob that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unrulychildren.It declined even further when schools were required to get parentalconsent to administer sun lotion or an Aspirin to a student; butcould not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted tohave an abortion.Common Sense lost the will to live as the churches became businesses;and criminals received better treatment than their victims.Common Sense took a beating when youcouldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglarcould sue you for assault.Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed torealize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little inher lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement..Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust; hiswife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and his son, Reason. Heis survived by his 4 stepbrothers; I Know My Rights, I Want It Now,Someone Else Is To Blame, and I'm A Victim.Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone. Ifyou still remember him, pass this on. If not, join the majority and donothing.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerhardinOz Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 Good one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kapoen Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 So true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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