Comman Sense

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 mouth wash 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 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.



If you still remember him pass this on.  If not join
the majority and do nothing.