My parents told me about Mr. Common Sense early
in my life and told me I would do well to call on
him when making decisions. It seems he was
always around in my early years but less and less as
time passed by. Today I read his obituary. Please
join me in a moment of silence in remembrance, for
Common Sense had served us all so well for so
many generations.
Obituary
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 themselves failed to
do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined
even further when schools were required to get
parental consent to administer Aspirin, sun lotion or
a Band-Aid 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 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 three 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.
Author unknown
