hopeforever
01-09-2006, 10:24 PM
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The Sad Passing of 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 Panadol, 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 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'm A Victim.
Not many attended his funeral because so few realised he was gone.
If you still remember him, pass this on. If not join the majority
and do nothing.
The Sad Passing of 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 Panadol, 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 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'm A Victim.
Not many attended his funeral because so few realised he was gone.
If you still remember him, pass this on. If not join the majority
and do nothing.