SUZIEB
Full Member
Subject: Obituary
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 Panadol, sun lotion or a Band Aid 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
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 Panadol, sun lotion or a Band Aid 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
