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Have to post this one. -Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years.

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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 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 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, 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.

Alas not many attended his funeral because so few realised he was gone

Such a shame for its loss will affect so many of us.

Take the greatest of care and the kindest of regards.

Terry

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Love that one Terry, I have read somewhere else before but I cannot place it.

Take care

Ken x

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Ginsing

Morning what a excellent topic, I have two problems ! 1. I am not common well I don't think so

2 Due to Fibro Fog and how dense it can be common sense hides in it on occasion.

Have a good day

xgins

LOLOLOL

Common sense passed away a long time ago didn't it!

It amazes me how few people actually know what it is :P

Even my hubby lacks it and he doesn't have fibro just seems to lack common sense :o

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electricjaws

I love this!! Nice one terry and oh! So true!!!

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Kittyletmein

Thank you Mr Humour x

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