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worth reading.. - Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 1:43 am
Myth
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Joined: 14 Jul 2006
Posts: 512
Location: WI
Hello all,
got this today from a group im on and thought id share it with you all as well
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 Calpol, 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. If you still remember him, pass this on. If not, join the majority and do nothing.
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Common Sense - Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 12:48 pm
Celtic Vision
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This is a a very insightful article myth and it really makes you stop and think which is the whole purpose after all.
Thank you hun for sharing.
Blessings
CV
Last edited by Celtic Vision on Wed Nov 01, 2006 8:56 pm; edited 1 time in total
- Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 7:41 pm
97gstchick
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Joined: 16 Aug 2006
Posts: 111
I like it
thoughts - Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 5:26 am
Knowing
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Joined: 03 Nov 2006
Posts: 50
Location: Idaho
Yes it was worth reading and I will pass it on thank you.
Blessed Be
Knowing
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