Elaine
26-11-2006, 08:07 PM
Today we mourn the passing of our 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 from the rain, why the early bird catches the worm, life isn't always fair, and maybe it was my fault .
Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (do not 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.
Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job they failed to do in disciplining their unruly children.
It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer painkillers, to apply sun lotion or a sticky plaster to a student, but, could not inform the parents when a student became pregnant and wanted an abortion.
Common Sense lost the will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband, churches became businesses and criminals got better treatment than their victims.
Common Sense took a beating when you could not defend yourself from a burglar in your home and the burglar can sue you for assault.
Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realise 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 am A Victim
Not many attended his funeral because few realised he was gone. If you remember him pass this on .If not join the majority and do nothing.!
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 from the rain, why the early bird catches the worm, life isn't always fair, and maybe it was my fault .
Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (do not 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.
Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job they failed to do in disciplining their unruly children.
It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer painkillers, to apply sun lotion or a sticky plaster to a student, but, could not inform the parents when a student became pregnant and wanted an abortion.
Common Sense lost the will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband, churches became businesses and criminals got better treatment than their victims.
Common Sense took a beating when you could not defend yourself from a burglar in your home and the burglar can sue you for assault.
Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realise 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 am A Victim
Not many attended his funeral because few realised he was gone. If you remember him pass this on .If not join the majority and do nothing.!