Common Sense is
DEAD
Today we mourn the passing of a
beloved friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years.
No one knows for sure how old he was as his birth records were lost
long ago 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 (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 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 themselves 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 sticking plaster to a student;
but could not inform parents when a student became
pregnant.
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 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.
