The Passing of
Common Sense.
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 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 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.
It declined even further when schools were
required to get parental consent to administer Panadol 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 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, I'm A Whinger 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.
