The Death Of Common Sense

OBITUARY

Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend  
by the name of 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 value lessons as knowing 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) and reliable parenting 
strategies (adults, not kids, are in charge).

 His health began to rapidly deteriorate 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.

It declined even further when schools were
expected to differentiate instruction so that every student was 
was expected to receive a perfect score on a standardized test
 but not funded to provide the resources to carry out the instruction.

 Finally, 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 finally gave up the ghost after a
woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of
coffee was hot, she spilled a bit in her lap, and was
 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 two stepbrothers; My Rights
 and Ima Whiner.

Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was 
gone. If you still know him please tell others about his passing
if not join the majority and do nothing. 


Author Unknown