So that\'s what happened

[Boacephus]

I knew something was wrong I just couldn't put my finger on it.

Today we mourn the passing of an old friend, by the name of Common Sense. Common Sense lived a long life but died in the United States from heart failure on the brink of the new millennium. No one really knows how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape.

He selflessly devoted his life to service in schools, hospitals, homes, factories helping folks get jobs done without fanfare and foolishness. For decades, petty rules, silly laws, and frivolous lawsuits held no power over Common Sense.

He was credited with cultivating such valued lessons as to know 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), reliable parenting strategies (the adults are in charge, not the kids), and it's okay to come in second.

A veteran of the Industrial Revolution, the Great Depression, and the Technological Revolution, Common Sense survived cultural and educational trends including body piercing, whole language, and "new math."

But his health declined when he became infected with the "If-it-only-helps-one-person-it's-worth-it" virus.

In recent decades his waning strength proved no match for the ravages of well intentioned but overbearing regulations. He watched in pain as good people became ruled by self-seeking lawyers.

His health rapidly deteriorated when schools endlessly implemented zero-tolerance policies. Reports of a six-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate, a teen suspended for taking a swig of mouthwash after lunch, and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition. It declined even further when schools had to get parental consent to administer aspirin to a student but could not inform the parent when a female student was pregnant or wanted an abortion.

Finally, Common Sense lost his will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband, churches became businesses, criminals received better treatment than victims, and federal judges stuck their noses in everything from the Boy Scouts to professional sports. Finally, when a woman, too stupid to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot, was awarded a huge settlement, Common Sense threw in the towel.

As the end neared, Common Sense drifted in and out of logic but was kept informed of developments regarding questionable regulations such as those for low flow toilets, rocking chairs, and stepladders.

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.

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[Seany]

LMAO!!! that's too funny, sad and very true, but way funny!
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[Johnny801]

Sad but true, my friend. [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_cry.gif[/img] How fitting for the sad state of affairs mankind finds themselves in. Can I get a witness??
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Ain't it the sad, horrible truth....
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[Woapalanne]

Amen, brother. That's why I'm moving back to Germany [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif[/img] Common Sense's German counterpart,Einfacher Verstand, is still kicking, although America is trying to strangle it with pop culture [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif[/img]
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[Boacephus]

You got the smiley face there so I won't take offense to that America comment, lol. I don't like the pop either, but people are free to listen and do as they choose.
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[travis66]

everybody says this kinda stuff until you go over seas.i am glad i have had the chance because i know how good we have it.i agree that it is slipping away but you should see other places.in fact a place i was just at not to long ago malta.do you know how old kids are when they start drinking there?i have seen 13 and 14 year old kids at the bar.i was just in turkey for there loss and i thought they were going to kill everybody because they lost a soccer game.but you should see what they would do for american money.sell there wife and kids.and that is no joke.i dont think we have it so bad.but thats just my .02
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[Boacephus]

I have been overseas. I've been to Japan, Korea, Philippines, and Hong Kong, so I know it's not the worst, but it isn't getting any better.
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[XzyluM]

Very true .
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[BadKarma]

I've been oversees and We may not be the worst but we are catching up fast. If you don't think so come and deal with the new soldiers that work for me. No common sense, no maturity, no brains, no respect, are any where from 17-23 and act like there still in diapers. I'm supposed to lead them, not babysit. [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_cool.gif[/img]
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[Boacephus]

Know how you feel on that one bad
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[bensnacks]

Nice piece Boacephus.Well said! [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif[/img]
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