> 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 can earn) and reliable 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 6-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
> that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly
> children.
>
>
> It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent
> to administer sun lotion or an aspirin to a student; but could not
> inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an
> abortion.
>
>
> Common Sense lost the will to live as the 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 could 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, by his
> wife, Discretion, by his daughter, Responsibility, and by his son,
> Reason.
>
>
> He is survived by his 5 stepbrothers;
>
> - I Know My Rights
> - I Want It Now
> - Someone Else Is To Blame
> - I'm A Victim
> - Pay me for Doing Nothing
>
>
> 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?
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> =
>
> 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 can earn) and reliable 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 6-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
> that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly
> children.
>
>
> It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent
> to administer sun lotion or an aspirin to a student; but could not
> inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an
> abortion.
>
>
> Common Sense lost the will to live as the 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 could 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, by his
> wife, Discretion, by his daughter, Responsibility, and by his son,
> Reason.
>
>
> He is survived by his 5 stepbrothers;
>
> - I Know My Rights
> - I Want It Now
> - Someone Else Is To Blame
> - I'm A Victim
> - Pay me for Doing Nothing
>
>
> 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?
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> =
>
