This one struck me ... maybe I'm just becoming older or more ilke my parents ... I was a wild child and although comitted to a long term relationship of 27 years ... remained the wild child or as I was fondly referred to as the " failed adult" ... I ve always tried to retain the values instilled in me as a child ... to date on reflection done a reasonable job ... this below might sound a bit parochial .. but yes theres truth in erosion of values expressed ...
I hate the pass it on bit but at least I was not threatened with the fleas of a thousand camels infesting my crotch if I did not do so , so yes maybe we should ...
An Obituary printed in the London Times - Interesting and sadly rather true.
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;
- 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.
And all I can say is ...... AMEN to THAT!!!!!!
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Do you think the schools will one day dare to have this as part of their curriculum........................................... image04
bye1 bye1 to Common sense...
I see it every day, makes me so sad...
And yet.... it is not the end of a sane humanity yet... humane, respectful behaviour following common sense to the grave...