A Very Great Loss

My Grandmother found and sent me this. We've gone a long way down since the lady who spilled coffee on herself, which says something about the demise of our reasoning to this point. Read. Enjoy. Change.

Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Mr.Common Sense.
Mr. Sense had been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was since his birth records were long ago lost in the bureaucratic red tape.

He will be remembered as having cultivated such value lessons as knowing 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) and reliable parenting strategies (adults, not kids, are in charge).

His health began to rapidly deteriorate when well intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a six year old boy charged with kissing a classmate: Teens suspended for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.

Me. Sense declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer asprin to a student; but, could not inform the parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.

Finally, Common Sense lost the will to live as the Churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims.

Common Sense finnally gave up the ghost after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot, she spilled a bit on her lap, and was 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 two stepbrothers; My Rights and Ima Whiner.

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.


This speaks volumes. It is so true today. (Only in America can these things happen). Everyone says he or she has rights. Yes we do. The right to behave. The right to show respect. The right to be kind to one another. The right to act responsible toward others and in business. The right to pray in school. Where are these rights today? Let's see if we can put these rights back where they belong, starting right now, we can make a difference.

In His Love,
Clara

AMEN!