The Passing of a Dear Friend....

[AlaskaStar]

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 mouth wash 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 sun lotion or an Aspirin 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 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, his son, Reason.

He is survived by his 4 stepbrothers; I Know My Rights; I Want It Now;
Someone Else Is To Blame; 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.

Common Sense will be sorely missed....
AlaskaStar

[PaulUK]

Amen to that Alaskastar.

[Jehu]

As Paul said, Amen.

Just out of morbid curiosity, what was it that inspired you to inform us of his death?

[AlaskaStar]

I one day realized that he was gone, and after an extensive (and expensive) world-wide search for him, I decided to see if there was a death record. None were found, and the last sighting of him was 7 years ago, and in America, if you are missing for 7 years, you are assumed to be dead.

So...after all this I was sadly motivated to post the information about his passing. This way everyone doesn't make the mistake of calling on his evil brother "Assumption."

AlaskaStar

[mael]

[Gelvan Tullibole 3rd]

Bang on the button Alaska. May your star shine brighter for it. Do you mind if I pass it on to like minded friends.

[AlaskaStar]

Go for it!

AlaskaStar

[resident_genius]

lol that wouldve been too funny if you had said "no".....



think about it. he's giving away the technology of his x prize.


yet he wouldnt let someone pass on a chain letter email!

*sides hurt*