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Today we mourn the passing of an old friend, by the name of Common Sense. Common Sense lived a long life but died recently in Britain. No one really knows how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape.
He selflessly devoted his life to service in schools, hospitals, homes, factories helping folks get jobs done without fanfare and foolishness. For decades, petty rules, silly laws, and frivolous lawsuits held no power over Common Sense. He was credited with cultivating such valued lessons as to know when to come in out of the rain, why the early bird gets the worm, and that life isn't always fair.
Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you earn), reliable parenting strategies (the adults are in charge, not the kids), and it's okay to come in second. A veteran of the Industrial Revolution and the Technological Revolution, Common Sense survived cultural and educational trends including body piercing, whole language, and "new math." But his health declined when he became infected with the "If-it-only-helps-one-person-it's-worth-it" virus.
In recent decades his waning strength proved no match for the ravages of well intentioned but overbearing regulations. He watched in pain as good people became ruled by self-seeking lawyers. His health rapidly deteriorated when schools started implementing zero tolerance policies.
Reports of a six-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate, a teen suspended for taking a swig of mouthwash after lunch, and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student only worsened his condition. It declined even further when schools had to get parental consent to administer aspirin to a student but could not inform the parent when a female student was pregnant or wanted an abortion.
Finally, Common Sense lost his will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband, churches became businesses, criminals received better treatment than victims, and judges stuck their noses in everything from the Boy Scouts to professional sports.
Finally, when people, too stupid to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot, were awarded a huge settlement, Common Sense threw in the towel.
As the end neared, Common Sense drifted in and out of logic but was kept informed of developments regarding questionable decisions about immigration, speeding, drugs and health facilities.
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 two stepbrothers: My Rights, and Ima Whiner. Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone.
He selflessly devoted his life to service in schools, hospitals, homes, factories helping folks get jobs done without fanfare and foolishness. For decades, petty rules, silly laws, and frivolous lawsuits held no power over Common Sense. He was credited with cultivating such valued lessons as to know when to come in out of the rain, why the early bird gets the worm, and that life isn't always fair.
Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you earn), reliable parenting strategies (the adults are in charge, not the kids), and it's okay to come in second. A veteran of the Industrial Revolution and the Technological Revolution, Common Sense survived cultural and educational trends including body piercing, whole language, and "new math." But his health declined when he became infected with the "If-it-only-helps-one-person-it's-worth-it" virus.
In recent decades his waning strength proved no match for the ravages of well intentioned but overbearing regulations. He watched in pain as good people became ruled by self-seeking lawyers. His health rapidly deteriorated when schools started implementing zero tolerance policies.
Reports of a six-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate, a teen suspended for taking a swig of mouthwash after lunch, and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student only worsened his condition. It declined even further when schools had to get parental consent to administer aspirin to a student but could not inform the parent when a female student was pregnant or wanted an abortion.
Finally, Common Sense lost his will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband, churches became businesses, criminals received better treatment than victims, and judges stuck their noses in everything from the Boy Scouts to professional sports.
Finally, when people, too stupid to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot, were awarded a huge settlement, Common Sense threw in the towel.
As the end neared, Common Sense drifted in and out of logic but was kept informed of developments regarding questionable decisions about immigration, speeding, drugs and health facilities.
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 two stepbrothers: My Rights, and Ima Whiner. Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone.
Oh merry 
btw!
That was top class silky. I agree that it was one of the best contributions to PH ever
CarZee said:how depressing.. still it could be worse.. I could be sat at home today reading the paper or playing video games like everyone else
CarZee, I'm not at home matey, I'm needed in work too, not much fun is it.
Silky, that's one of the best things I've ever read - I am absolutely certain it expresses the innermost thoughts of thousands of people today. Millions of people in fact.
It should appear on the front page of every newspaper in the land, and it might rattle the cages of the 'opinion formers' who are so instrumental in sinking us without trace.
Good on you and , despite it all,
have a Very Happy Christmas.
It should appear on the front page of every newspaper in the land, and it might rattle the cages of the 'opinion formers' who are so instrumental in sinking us without trace.
Good on you and , despite it all,
have a Very Happy Christmas.
Yeah, I'm stuck at home having to play "The Getaway" which is quite good in a "Lock, stock & 2 smoking barrels" kind of way, crossed with "Reservoir Dogs".
CarZee said:as I alluded in the other thread, it's not entirely a bad thing that I'm here today..
moleamol said: I'm needed in work too, not much fun is it.
Currently having problems getting across London without being rammed off the road by police and/or taken out by another gang
(The police keep using stingers on me, which doesn't help the handling
) Ahh well, tough job, but someone's gotta do it.
Edited to say, oh, back on topic - yeah spot on silkygal, that sums it up perfectly!
>> Edited by CraigAlsop on Monday 23 December 10:53
Some respect due there methinks.
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