Common Sense

[Dr T]

My parents told me about Mr. Common Sense early in my life and told me I

would do well to call on him when making decisions. It seems he was always

around in my early years but less and less as time passed by until today I

read his obituary. Please join me in a moment of silence in remembrance. For

Common Sense had served us all so well for so many generations.

Obituary

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 earn) and reliable parenting 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 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

Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job

they themselves failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It

declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to

administer Aspirin, sun lotion or a sticky plaster to a student; but could

not inform the 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 can 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 three 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.

Author unknown

[Gwen]

that's funny

[Missitta]

Funny but sad at the same time...because it's so true.

[Dr T]

I thought so too Lilmiss

[Sugarbay]

Tragic, isn't it.

[pam]

I agree. It is funny but sad that it is true. Wish it were not.

[Guest Yediyd]

My parents told me about Mr. Common Sense early in my life and told me I

would do well to call on him when making decisions. It seems he was always

around in my early years but less and less as time passed by until today I

read his obituary. Please join me in a moment of silence in remembrance. For

Common Sense had served us all so well for so many generations.

Obituary

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 earn) and reliable parenting 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 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

Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job

they themselves failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It

declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to

administer Aspirin, sun lotion or a sticky plaster to a student; but could

not inform the 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 can 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 three 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.

Author unknown

WOW...that was GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WOW...that was GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Though I must agree...Tragic