Common Sense

*stRgrL* · Oct 3, 2002

Today we mourn the passing of an old friend by the name of Common Sense.

Common Sense lived a long life but died in the United States from heart failure on the brink of the new millennium. No one really knows how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape.

He selflessly devoted his life to service in schools; hospitals, homes, and factories helping folks get jobs done without fanfare and foolishness. For decades, petty rules, silly laws, and frivolous lawsuits held no power over Common Sense. He was credited with cultivating such valued lessons as to know 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), reliable parenting strategies (the adults are in charge, not the kids), and it's okay to come in second. A veteran of the Industrial Revolution, the Great Depression, and the Technological Revolution, Common Sense survived cultural and educational trends including body piercing,
whole language, and "new math." But his health declined when he became infected with the "If-it-only-helps-one-person-it's-worth-it" virus.

In recent decades his waning strength proved no match for the ravages of well intentional but overbearing regulations. He watched in pain as self-seeking lawyers ruled good people. His health rapidly deteriorated when schools endlessly implemented zero-tolerance policies. Reports of a six-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate, a teen suspended for taking a swig of mouthwash after lunch, and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student only worsened his condition.

It declined even further when schools had to get parental consent to administer aspirin to a student but could not inform the parent when a female student was pregnant or wanted an abortion.

Finally, Common Sense lost his will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband, churches became businesses, criminals received better treatment than victims, and federal judges stuck their noses in everything from the Boy Scouts to professional sports.

Finally, when a woman, too stupid to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot, was awarded a huge settlement, Common Sense threw in the towel. As the end neared, Common Sense drifted in and out of logic but was kept informed of developments regarding questionable regulations such as those for low flow toilets, rocking chairs, and stepladders.

Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust; his wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and his 3 sons, Reason, Manners and Character.

Two stepbrothers survive him: My Rights, and Ima Whiner. Not many Americans attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone.
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Bachus · Oct 3, 2002

where is a buried? the white house perhaps?

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Thor · Oct 3, 2002

COMMON SENSE DIED FOR YOUR SINS!!!!!

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*stRgrL* · Oct 3, 2002

COMMON SENSE DIED FOR YOUR SINS!!!!!
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Really?

Oh, and you forgot the big blue letters
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Thor · Oct 3, 2002

Happy?

Bachus · Oct 3, 2002

Originally posted by Thor
COMMON SENSE DIED FOR YOUR SINS!!!!!
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huh, why jezus did that already for us
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*stRgrL* · Oct 3, 2002

Happy?
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But of course!

Sank you, sank you *clapping hands together*

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Thor · Oct 3, 2002

No probs
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