Guest Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Have you seen this? I know Omleteers will agree with many of the sentiments in this obituary. 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 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 in 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 Panadol, 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 realise 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 three stepbrothers: I Know My Rights, Someone Else is to Blame, I'm A Victim. Not many attended his funeral because so few realised he was gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 oh I am SO with you there - as an investigator of liability claims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 A lot of that is so very true Ginette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepe Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 SO VERY TRUE Thats why I left working in educaton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 So true Ginette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 A friend of mine emailed that to me the other day. It's very sad, isn't it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Gives you something to debate over a glass of wine..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Very true, and why I want to leave the Civil Service! (fed up of banging my head up against a very large brick wall ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
