Today we mourn the passing of an 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 lost long ago in bureaucratic red tape and European Union interference with our laws and lifestyle.
He will be remembered as having taught us to take shelter from stormy weather, why the early bird gets the worm, not to walk on thin ice, wear a seatbelt, toddlers do not see danger, let sleeping dogs lie, life isn't always fair and maybe it was my fault after all.
Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies. Don't spend more than you earn! Don't put all your eggs in one basket! Penny foolish, pound wise!
He advocated reliable parenting strategies. Adults decide domestic home policy and standards of behaviour, not as they, the children might think.
His health began to deteriorate rapidly when at the time, maybe well intended but overbearing regulations were set in motion. 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 dismissed for reprimanding an unruly student only worsened his condition.
Common Sense lost considerable ground when parents attacked teachers for doing what they themselves failed to do, by disciplining their own disruptive children. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent before administering Asprin, sun lotion or sticky plaster to a student, yet were not allowed to inform parents if their daughter became pregnant and wanted 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 severe beating when you could not prevent a thief or burglar leaving your home with your property. The offender could sue you for and the police would certainly charge you with assault, if you had the temerity to lay a restraining hand on him in an endeavour to prevent him escaping with your belongings.
He will be remembered as having taught us to take shelter from stormy weather, why the early bird gets the worm, not to walk on thin ice, wear a seatbelt, toddlers do not see danger, let sleeping dogs lie, life isn't always fair and maybe it was my fault after all.
Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies. Don't spend more than you earn! Don't put all your eggs in one basket! Penny foolish, pound wise!
He advocated reliable parenting strategies. Adults decide domestic home policy and standards of behaviour, not as they, the children might think.
His health began to deteriorate rapidly when at the time, maybe well intended but overbearing regulations were set in motion. 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 dismissed for reprimanding an unruly student only worsened his condition.
Common Sense lost considerable ground when parents attacked teachers for doing what they themselves failed to do, by disciplining their own disruptive children. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent before administering Asprin, sun lotion or sticky plaster to a student, yet were not allowed to inform parents if their daughter became pregnant and wanted 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 severe beating when you could not prevent a thief or burglar leaving your home with your property. The offender could sue you for and the police would certainly charge you with assault, if you had the temerity to lay a restraining hand on him in an endeavour to prevent him escaping with your belongings.
Common Sense finally gave up the will to live after a woman failed to realise that a steaming cup of hot coffee was actually hot; when she spilled some on her lap and was promptly awarded compensation.
Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust; his wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and his son, Logic and Reason.
He is survived by three stepbrothers; 'I know my rights', 'Someone else is to blame' and 'I'm the victim'.
Not many attended his funeral, because so few realised he was gone. If you still remember him, Vote BNP to help resurrect him or simply do nothing, as most people have done for a lot of years.
Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust; his wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and his son, Logic and Reason.
He is survived by three stepbrothers; 'I know my rights', 'Someone else is to blame' and 'I'm the victim'.
Not many attended his funeral, because so few realised he was gone. If you still remember him, Vote BNP to help resurrect him or simply do nothing, as most people have done for a lot of years.
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