The Baytown Bulletin Board

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, his daughter Responsibility, and 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

Thanks Daydreamin. I couldn't agree more.

Common sense doesn't apply to most these days, it is called Politically Correct to fit in ... I guess I am Politically Incorrect.

http://www.things-to-say.com/Christian/p...orrect.htm

Regarding the poem found at http://www.things-to-say.com/Christian/p...orrect.htm :

**Since when does believing in the supernatural have anything to do with common sense?
**If you want to live up to the ideals of our nation, then you should respect someone's right to sit during the National Anthem.
**"the name of God should not be heard in public or in schools"---this is just incorrect information.
**Our constitution is secular; we are not "one nation under God," so of course this should be omitted from the Pledge. Are you suggesting that you would prefer the U.S. to be a theocracy?

Great post Daydreamin! One of my mentors always said, "Common sense isn't common or else everyone would have it!"

Amen Ginger.

"G"