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Obituary - Common Sense

Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, whom 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 strategie s (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.

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 Posted: 03:47 pm

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Author may be unknown............but

He was right and I wish I had known him/her

ty Marie::thumbs::




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Marie5656 wrote:

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.


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That was great!




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Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone.

 

Marie............this "article" is priceless!  Thank you for posting it! 

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24HourNut wrote: That was great!
And a lot of truth, I say and believe




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I had read this one a long time ago, but had forgotten about it till this morning.  The morning guy on the radio got it in an email, and read it on the air this morning.
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Old or New Marie, it is still a fact.

To me anyway




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Newbie, you are right.  After I posted it here, I emailed it out to some folks.
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Lucky folks lady. Glad you did!




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Common sense was doomed as soon as people were no longer responsible for outcomes. When having your heart in the right place is good enough not only to avoid punishment but also responsibility then conditions will necessarily take a turn for the worse.
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that's great Marie!  Thanks!

 

but really, shouldn't we change the name to 'uncommon sense' now?  since it's anything but 'common' these days.  :bigwink:
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I attended his funeral, sadly, sometime in the 1970s. I saluted my old friend goodbye.
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cladking wrote: Common sense was doomed as soon as people were no longer responsible for outcomes. When having your heart in the right place is good enough not only to avoid punishment but also responsibility then conditions will necessarily take a turn for the worse.
Right, and I'll go further by saying that the process of losing common sense and personal responsibility was accelerated by the lawyers who were sue-happy.

It used to be common sense to avoid a patch of ice on a sidewalk, now it's a money-making opportunity.




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Sorry, Marie. You have not succeeded in generating any nostalgia for the good old days from me. I am glad I'm living here and now in the 21st century despite its new challenges.

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