michmike Posted December 8, 2006 #1 Share Posted December 8, 2006 A co-worker sent me this in an e-mail today and I thought it had some value based on a number of discussions / controversies we've had of late. I thought it was right on the mark. Would be interested in your responses to it. Remarkable Obituary Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Mr. Common Sense. Mr. Sense had 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 value lessons as knowing when to come in out of the rain, why the early bird gets the worm and that life isn't always fair. Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you earn) and reliable Parenting strategies (adults, not kids, are in charge). His health began to rapidly deteriorate when well intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a six-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. Mr. Sense declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer aspirin to a student; but, could not inform the parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion. Finally, 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 finally gave up the ghost after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot, she spilled a bit in her lap, and was awarded a huge financial 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 two stepbrothers; My Rights and Ima Whiner. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare xpcdoojk Posted December 9, 2006 #2 Share Posted December 9, 2006 Hee Hee! I think I knew him, but I am sure that many here would disagree!:D thanks for sharing.:) jc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhannah Posted December 9, 2006 #3 Share Posted December 9, 2006 What's sad is how true this is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 9, 2006 #4 Share Posted December 9, 2006 Agree with you Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruisekathy Posted December 9, 2006 #5 Share Posted December 9, 2006 AMEN!!!!!! I am in total agreement. Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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