MaveriK Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 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 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 three stepbrothers; I Know My Rights, Someone Else is to Blame, and I'm A Victim. Not many attended his funeral because so few realised he was gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Nice one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Sadly so true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 This seems to be all we talk about over tea breaks these days at work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Absolutely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Amen to that. When will someone wake up and smell the (caution, hot) coffee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Wow, that was well written and sums up perfectly the world we live in today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoboblio Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Good piece of writing there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_y3k Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Amen to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Maybe this should go into the 'Members' forum, in case the board gets sued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Amen to that. What he said. I thought there was one other relative that survived. F U Jack I'm alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Isn't 'amen' a progression evolved from the ending to a prayer in certain prevailant western religions? As such should not be mentioned on the public viewable boards in case it causes offence to ethnic minorities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 True, it's not multi-faith enough. In fact, it's downright presumptious and thus potentially offensive Move the thread while there's still time lol.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supralookin Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 What he said. I thought there was one other relative that survived. F U Jack I'm alright. The world is a very selfish me me place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_supra Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 That write up is too true. if we were reading that 10 years ago as a prediction of things to come, not one of us would ever beleive something as absurd as that would ever become reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTIN R Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 As said already:amen: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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