Passing of an old friend

[MACTANK]

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
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 aspirin to a student; however they could
not inform the parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have
an abortion.

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 pass this on, if not, join the majority and do nothing .

[Ram0528]

When i saw the title of the thread i was prepared for some heart wrenching story...

but i did enjoy it

[USMCRET6391]

I'm with Ram, I was all set for a tear jerker. It's sad but true....the one I love is on chain saws. "Dont grab chain while it is moving"