Passing of Mr. 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;
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 can earn) and reliable 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 6-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
that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer Tylenol, sun lotion or a band-aid to a student; but could not inform 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 could 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 his 3 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.

 

Too bad it can't be purchased LOL I'd love to have that concession

 

Though I mourn the loss, it does give me job security in public safety. There is never a shortage of ignorance.

 

I never met the man so how could I possibly miss him?

 

He wasn't married either

 

Common sense must be burried right next to "independant thought"

 

Did I forget to send you an invitation to the wedding?

 

No, you didn't forget and neither did I

Now does this mean I can tell EVERYONE that you are soon to be wed? Assuming that they don't already know of course

John

Sitting here listening to Peter, Paul and Mary singing "The first time ever I saw your face" There is real beauty in simplicity

John

 

WELL?????????????? Patiently awaiting that answer!!!! hmmmm?????

 

Don't hold your breath, she has always been sneaky LOL

John