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Definitely worth thinking about!
Today We Mourn The Passing Of An Old Friend, Common Sense.
Common Sense lived a long life but died from heart failure early in the
new
millennium. No one really knows how old he was since his birth records
were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape.
He selflessly devoted his life to service in schools, hospitals, homes,
factories and offices, helping folks get jobs done without fanfare and
foolishness. For decades, petty rules, silly laws and frivolous lawsuits
held no power over Common Sense. He was credited with cultivating such
valued lessons as to know when to come in out of the rain, the early
bird
gets the worm, and life isn't always fair.
Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more
than you earn), reliable parenting strategies (the adults are in charge,
not the kids), and it's okay to come in second (or even last, as long as
your best efforts are given). A veteran of the Industrial Revolution,
the
Great Depression, and the Technological Revolution,
Common Sense survived cultural and educational trends including body
piercing, whole language and "new math." But his health declined when he
became infected with the "If-it-only-helps-one-person-it's-worth-it"
virus.
In recent decades his waning strength proved no match for the ravages of
overbearing regulations. He watched in pain as good people became ruled
by
self-seeking lawyers.
His health rapidly deteriorated when schools endlessly implemented zero
tolerance policies, reports of six year old boys charged with sexual
harassment for kissing a classmate, a teen suspended for taking a swig
of
mouthwash after lunch, and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly
student.
It declined even further when schools suspend students for giving
aspirin
to a fellow student.
Finally,
Common Sense lost his will to live as the criminals received better
treatment than victims, and federal judges stuck their noses in
everything
from Boy Scouts to professional sports. Common Sense was preceded in
death
by his parents Truth and Trust; his wife, Discretion; his daughter,
Responsibility; and his son, Reason. Two stepbrothers survive him: My
Rights and Ima Whiner . Not many attended his funeral because so few
realized he was gone.
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