Just read this and how true...

Obituary - Common Sense

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 Aspirin, 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 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; his
wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and
his son, Reason.

He is survived by five stepbrothers; Me First, Who
Cares, I Know my Rights, Someone Else is to Blame, and
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.

wow. how true, how true.. thanks for posting.. I'm glad some others feel the way I do...

AMEN BROTHER!!!

I think common sense can be resurrected. It won't be easy though. It may start with a kind word in the ear of our children, if that doesn't work, then a open hand to the back of the head is called for. LOL Amie's son is now 4 inches taller then me and a teenager to boot,but even now I'll put the hand of wisdom to work if I need to, I think our guidance is leading him in the right direction though. He shows the signs that he's finally starting to think before he jumps. Maybe by the time he's a grandparent, we'll have taught him something.