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Title: Thinking you all might like this "Common Sens Post by gore2424 on Oct 28th, 2007, 6:22pm My parents told me about Mr. Common Sense early in life and told me I would do well to call on him when making decisions. It seems he was always around in my early years but less and less as time passed by until today I read his obituary. Please join me in a moment of silence in remembrance for Common Sense had served us all so well for so many generations. Obituary 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 Aspirin, 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. Author unknown |
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Title: Re: Thinking you all might like this "Common Post by phil_h on Oct 28th, 2007, 6:56pm So sad...... The grief at times is overwhelming :( :( :( |
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Title: Re: Thinking you all might like this "Common Post by Jonny on Oct 28th, 2007, 7:25pm Unknown for a reason! |
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Title: Re: Thinking you all might like this "Common Post by Brewcrew on Oct 28th, 2007, 7:32pm If common sense was truly common, almost everyone would have it. |
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Title: Re: Thinking you all might like this "Common Post by thomas on Oct 29th, 2007, 11:08am on 10/28/07 at 19:32:55, Brewcrew wrote:
There was a time when it was a lot more prevalent. |
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Title: Re: Thinking you all might like this "Common Post by Charlie on Oct 29th, 2007, 8:53pm Quote:
Very true. It's been heading for the hills for the last 40 years and the great communication revolution has made it rare. Any kind of personal service seems to be a thing of the past. If it ain't on screen; it doesn't exist....sorry. :-/ Charlie |
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