Post by MJ Ferruzza on Jul 11, 2007 20:57:01 GMT -5
From Dingles:
Obituary of the late Mr 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 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 Tylenol, sun lotion or a band-aid
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 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
could sue you for assault.
Common Sense finally gave u p 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 his 3 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.
Obituary of the late Mr 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 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 Tylenol, sun lotion or a band-aid
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 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
could sue you for assault.
Common Sense finally gave u p 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 his 3 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.