The obituary of common sense

[Vaskez]

If you've read it before, shut up, I don't wanna hear it! Otherwise read on, it's not a joke, it's a sad truth

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Today we mourn the passing of an old friend, by the name of
Common
Sense. Common Sense lived a long life but died recently in the
United
States. No one really knows how old he was, since his birth records
were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape.

He selflessly devoted his life to service in schools, hospitals,
homes, factories helping folks get jobs done without fanfare and
foolishness. For decades, petty rules, silly laws, and frivolous
lawsuits held no power over Common Sense. He was credited with
cultivating such valued lessons as to know when to come in out of
the
rain, why the early bird gets the worm, and that life isn't always
fair.

Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't
spend
more than you earn), reliable parenting strategies (the adults are in
charge, not the kids), and it's okay to come in second. A veteran of
the Industrial Revolution, the Great Depression, and the
Technological
Revolution, Common Sense survived cultural and educational
trends
including body piercing, whole language, and "new math." But his
health declined when he became infected with the
"If-it-only-helps-one-person-it's-worth-it" virus.

In recent decades his waning strength proved no match for the
ravages
of well intentioned but overbearing regulations. He watched in pain
as
good people became ruled by self-seeking lawyers. His health
rapidly
deteriorated when schools endlessly implemented zero-tolerance
policies.

Reports of a six-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for
kissing a classmate, a teen suspended for taking a swig of
mouthwash
after lunch, and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student
only worsened his condition. It declined even further when schools
had
to get parental consent to administer aspirin to a student but could
not inform the parent when a female student was pregnant or
wanted an
abortion.

Finally, Common Sense lost his will to live as the Ten
Commandments
became contraband, churches became businesses, criminals
received
better treatment than victims, and federal judges stuck their noses in
everything from the Boy Scouts to professional sports. Finally, when
people, too stupid to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot,
were awarded a huge settlement, Common Sense threw in the
towel. As
the end neared, Common Sense drifted in and out of logic but was
kept
informed of developments regarding questionable regulations such
as
those for low flow toilets, rocking chairs, and stepladders.

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 two stepbrothers: My Rights, and Ima
Whiner.
Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was
gone.

[StigTC]

Love it, great, encore...

[johnny]

ROFL Great post Vaskez.

[John D Harris]

Vaskez,
There are a few of us OLD FART hold outs left

[Vaskez]

It might be funny but it's also true isn't it? Dunno if I should grin or frown. hehe

[arion windrider]

too funny... [img]smile.gif[/img]

[Timber Loftis]

Umm... few corrections:

1. The Boy Scouts got sued. The courts in fact did not get involved, but said the Boy Scouts were private and had no obligation to prevent discrimination against gays.

2. According to the principles, one is: Don't spend more than you earn. Well, why doesn't someone take that one and use it as a suppository for GWB so he can get a grip and balance the damned budget. Either tax me more or quit buying war toys, but don't screw my kids over. Shame, shame.

[Nachtrafe]

Originally posted by Timber Loftis: Umm... few corrections: 1. The Boy Scouts got sued. The courts in fact did not get involved, but said the Boy Scouts were private and had no obligation to prevent discrimination against gays. 2. According to the principles, one is: Don't spend more than you earn. Well, why doesn't someone take that one and use it as a suppository for GWB so he can get a grip and balance the damned budget. Either tax me more or quit buying war toys, but don't screw my kids over. Shame, shame.

[img]tongue.gif[/img] [img]tongue.gif[/img] PHHHHHHHPBBBBBTTTTTTT!!!! [img]tongue.gif[/img] [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Leave it to the lawyer to take a joke and make it all serious.

Hi Timber. How's it goin? Couldn't resist, could ya? HEHE

Vaskez: Great post. I think I may have seen it before but it's still funny as heck! And soooooooo true(TL's corrections notwithstanding)!

[LordKathen]

I dont see the joke TL. I think you make a good point.

[Irongrinder]

very deep as always Vaskez [img]smile.gif[/img]

And yes, there is a lot of truth in it indeed sadly