Announcement: The death of common sense

[Curvey_Brunette]

Obituary:

(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 sessions as knowing when to
come in out of the rain, why the early birds get the worm, life isn't
always fair and maybe it was my fault.

Common Sense lived by sound financial policies (don't spend more than you
earn) and reasonable 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 the condition.

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 his three stepbrothers; I Know My Rights, Someone Else Is To Blame and I Am 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.

[Polgara69]

I will be mourning at his graveside.

[jinjin]

I can only miss something that had an existence. Alas, Common Sense will not be missed.