> Obituary printed in the London Times - Interesting and
> sadly, rather true.
>
> 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 kiss ing 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 sun lotion or an aspirin 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
> 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, by his wife, Discretion, by his
> daughter, Responsibility, and by his son, Reason.
>
> He is survived by his 4 stepbrothers;
> I Know My Rights
> I Want It Now
> Someone Else Is To Blame
> I'm A Victim
>
> Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he
> was gone. If you still remember him, pass this on. If not,
> join the majority and do nothing.
?
Makes You THINK !!
Bob T.
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