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 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
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; some 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 realise 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 realised
he was gone. If you still remember him pass this on,
if not join the majority and do nothing.
Consider it passed on..
>>–> Trelawney
Jan 18, 2006 @ 11:26:12
Very deep. But so true!!!