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.
He 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 without the burglar suing 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, 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, his daughter Responsibility, and his son Reason. He is survived by his 4 stepbrothers: I Know My Rights; I Want It Now; 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.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
The Death of Common Sense
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My thoughts and prayers go to anyone who knew Common Sense, his passing will leave a hugh void in this world. I pray that his departure from us will be felt by one and all and I also pray that his step siblings will not take over what was once his. Upon reading of his passing, I was filled with a great sadness. Is it human nature to always miss someone or something once they are gone? Should we have looked more closely at the writings on the wall? Should we have more closely listened to the whispers in our hearts? Sad, how these questions are all in vain now. And sad too, that his memory will one day be replaced with haunting thoughts of "I should have", "I would have" and "I could have". I cannot speak for everyone, but as for me, his death has touched me greatly. Farewell dear friend, I will miss you. Signed ... HOPE
R.I.P Common Sense, i knew him not but i will prey for this family and friends..
Heh. I love this thing. I found it once before. Hope all is going well kid. Not so much on my end. Love you much.
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