Interesting Email thought I'd share...

[GWSmith]

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:

- Why the early bird gets the worm;

- Knowing when to come in out of the rain;

- 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

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 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, by his

wife, Discretion, by his daughter, Responsibility, and by 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.

[stevebeilgard]

i also got that email. rip common sence. actually, i think it's just greed as most folks are only interested in what's in it for them. a very sad situation. obama's inaugration speech should have included "ask not what you can do for your country, ask what your country can do for you." at least, that is the way it is today.

[wtnhunt]

Seen this a few times before Gary, pretty sure it has been posted here a while back with the title Steve mentioned "rip common sense".