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OBITUARY Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend by the name of 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 value lessons as knowing 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) and reliable parenting strategies (adults, not kids, are in charge). His health began to rapidly deteriorate 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. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer aspirin to a student; but could not inform the parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion. Finally, 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 finally gave up the ghost after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot, she spilled a bit in her lap, and was 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 two stepbrothers; My Rights and Ima Whiner. Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone. If you still know him pass this on, if not join the majority and do nothing.

BRAVO ! Where do I send flowers ? Elaine x :o))

Brilliant, and unfortunately so very very true. Christine

Elaine I had it sent to me and couldn't think of a better place to put it, thought it said a lot Jan x

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Anyone got Tony Blairs e.mail addy ??? Think I'll send it to my MP.. Sue ~:0(

oh so true sandra

How true. I can't believe how many obvious things need to be stated nowadays - boxes with information about how to open them, warnings that food heated in a microwave may be hot. It won't be long before babies won't be allowed to be born until they are accompanied by an instruction manual in 3 different languages! nell Please note: this message is heavily ironic. Do not take it too seriously. The bit about the babies was a joke. No disrespect was intended and the author is not responsible for any confusion caused.

So very true

Why did we let this happen? I like your addy Lynda.

Good one Jan! How was the squid and spiders? Lindy;-)

Well said, Jan! Today there was something at work involving political correctness (slightly different subject, but common sense does come into it I think); a chamberperson rather than chambermaid, chairperson rather than chairman, etc. Soon we'll all have to call ourselves huperson beings! No offence meant to any menfolk there. Can I just say that I do miss common sense, and hate red tape and political correctness! From Glenys, one of the personfolk who's a member of G.R.

Simply brilliant! Have sent it far & wide. Shame there are so many people to whom it applies... Helen.

Lindy still to do the spider squid for him. Glad you all enjoyed this as I said I saw it and thought it so true Love Jan

I wish I could say this isn't true but sadly it is. (hope Del and the boys and of course you yourself are ok) Love June xx

I am so going to pass that one on......