> > For all of you, who like me, are still a little old fashioned....!
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> >
> > The sad 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, 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 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.
> >
> > Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the
> > job they failed to do in disciplining their unruly children.
> >
> > It declined even further when schools were required to get parental
> > consent to administer Panadol, 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
> > 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, Someone Else is to
> > Blame, 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.
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