Death of a friend we all know

[cetmedog]

>
> *My parents told me about Mr. Common Sense early in my life and told
> me
> I would do well to call on him when making decisions. It seems he was
> always
> around in my early years but less and less as time passed by.*
>
>
> *Today I read his obituary. Please join me in a moment of silence in
> remembrance, for Common Sense has served us all so well for so many
> generations.*
>
> *Obituary**</ B>**
> Common Sense*
>
> *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, why
> life
> isn't always fair, and how, on occasion, 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 into 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 aspirin, 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
> 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; 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 realized he was gone. If you
> still remember him pass this on. If not, join the majority and do nothing.
>
> Author unknown*
>

[fireguy86]

that is such a true one right there. 90% of the problems in the world could be fixed with common sense

[Rambo]

I thought this was about Harvey Korman. My bad. Personally, I'll miss Harvey more. He was very funny.

[Windwalker]

He will be greatly missed by all of us that grew up with him. Common Sense, I can understand how things can just keep piling up and finally make you give up your will to live. R.I.P.

[Seabeescotty]

Common sense will be sorely missed by all of us who knew him. He will forever be in my heart and mind, even if he wasn't politically correct. He was right about 99% of the time, and could fix just about anything. I wish he was still with us, as he is so badly needed, today.

[Legba]

To bad the government never allowed him in. I think he could of done wonders for them.

[Merlin45]

Originally Posted by cetmedog

>
> *My parents told me about Mr. Common Sense early in my life and told
> me
> I would do well to call on him when making decisions. It seems he was
> always
> around in my early years but less and less as time passed by.*
>
>
> *Today I read his obituary. Please join me in a moment of silence in
> remembrance, for Common Sense has served us all so well for so many
> generations.*
>
> *Obituary**</ B>**
> Common Sense*
>
> *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, why
> life
> isn't always fair, and how, on occasion, 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 into 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 aspirin, 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
> 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; 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 realized he was gone. If you
> still remember him pass this on. If not, join the majority and do nothing.
>
> Author unknown*
>

My Friend....I thank you from the bottom of my heart. That was as good as it gets. I like to write, and I'm good with words....but what you just wrote, brought tears to this old man's eyes. Guess my visit with SeaBeeScotty brought some forgotten emotions to the front. (We talked a little about "Nam...prolly shoulda left it alone....) Anyway, thanks again. hope ya don't mind if I printed it out.