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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 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 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 first aid cream, sun lotion or a plaster 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 Ten Commandments became contraband;
churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment
than their victims. Common Sense took a beating when defending
yourself from a burglar in your own home meant 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 on her
arm, 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 3 stepbrothers; I know MY Rights, Someone
Else is to Blame, and 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.
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