| Today we mourn... [message #376375] |
Sun, 15 March 2009 20:54  |
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nikki6ixx
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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 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, by his daughter, Responsibility, and by his son, Reason.
He is survived by his 4 stepbrothers; I Know My Rights, I Want It Now, 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, continue to do so and remind others often. If not, join the majority and do nothing.
Renegade:
| Aircraftkiller wrote on Fri, 10 January 2014 16:56 |
The only game where everyone competes to be an e-janitor.
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| Re: Today we mourn... [message #376383 is a reply to message #376375] |
Sun, 15 March 2009 21:14  |
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NukeIt15
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An oldie but a goodie. Just as true now as it was the first time someone posted it.
"Arms discourage and keep the invader and plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as well as property. Horrid mischief would ensue were (the law-abiding) deprived of the use of them." - Thomas Paine
Remember, kids: illiteracy is cool. If you took the time to read this, you are clearly a loser who will never get laid. You've been warned.
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| Re: Today we mourn... [message #376384 is a reply to message #376375] |
Sun, 15 March 2009 21:21 |
dr3w2
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Wow first time ive read this. Definately an amazing message with it.
n00bstories Server Administrator
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| Re: Today we mourn... [message #376389 is a reply to message #376375] |
Sun, 15 March 2009 21:41 |
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nikki6ixx
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I had it saved on my network drive from an email ages ago. I saved it, and found it again earlier this evening. I figured that its message is more important today, than when I got it years ago.
Renegade:
| Aircraftkiller wrote on Fri, 10 January 2014 16:56 |
The only game where everyone competes to be an e-janitor.
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| Re: Today we mourn... [message #376572 is a reply to message #376571] |
Tue, 17 March 2009 12:53 |
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u6795
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| TankClash wrote on Tue, 17 March 2009 15:46 |
Yup, it died when War was invented.
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lol cuz war r bad alweys and there alweys bettar way to solv problums!!!! soljurs r stoopid!!!!!!
yeah
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