Truth be here...lol

[Edz280zx]

Obituary

 

 

Today, we mourn the passing of an old friend by the name of Common Sense.

 

Common Sense lived a long life, but died from heart failure at the brink of the 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 from 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.

 

A veteran of the Industrial Revolution, the Great Depression, and the Technological Revolution, Common Sense survived cultural and educational trends including feminism, 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 federal legislation.

 

He watched in pain as good people became ruled by self-seeking lawyers and enlightened auditors. His health rapidly deteriorated when schools endlessly implemented zero tolerance policies; when reports were heard of six year old boys charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; when a teen was suspended for taking a swig of mouthwash after lunch; when a teacher was fired for reprimanding an unruly student. It declined even further when schools had to get parental consent to administer aspirin to a student but couldn't inform the parent when a female student is pregnant or wants an abortion.

 

Finally, Common Sense lost his will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband, churches became businesses, criminals received better treatment than victims, and federal judges stuck their noses in everything from Boy Scouts to professional sports.

 

As the end neared, Common Sense drifted in and out of logic but was kept informed of developments, regarding questionable regulations for asbestos, low-flow toilets, smart guns, the nurturing of Prohibition Laws and mandatory air bags.

 

Finally, when told that the homeowners association restricted exterior furniture only to that which enhanced property values, he breathed his last.

 

Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents Truth and Trust; his wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and his son Reason. His three stepbrothers survive him: Rights, Tolerance and Whiner.

 

Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone.

 

 

 

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[Skib]

lol one of the things iv been known to go on a good rant about is how uncommon, common sense really is

[Edz280zx]

Yeah...people are freakin' stupid anymore.

[Edz280zx]

And you are no longer a magnificent bastard?? lol

[Guest Rick-rat]

that obit is so close to reality it is a little bit scary. Too bad we have to be correct in everything we do now

[intense 620]

it's really shocking isn't it? just how true this really is and how selfish people really are these days?

[tdaaj]

so sad but so true

[denveratsun]

The difference between using judgement and passing judgement has always been a tough one for humans to grasp. The concept has succesfully eluded the vast majority of humanity. In the population of the United States in specific and the American church in particular almost every aspect of every decision seems to be reduced to it's perceived potential negative impact on "ME/MYSELF and I" as opposed to any possible positive that may wait just beyond our vision.

 

It is the rare individual that can grasp the concept of using sound judgement to determine their way...with out the appearance of passing judgement on anyone that disagrees or differs from their own opinion.

 

If common sense was so common than it would always make way more sense to everyone watching. Instead..people freak out when you decide to fight for whats right...based on principle. This is true on all sides of any political affiliation.

 

Principle must be Common Sense's long dead uncle. May he Rest in Peace.

 

It is one of the saddest comments on the church that we have been commisioned to "make disciples of all men" and find ourselves with very little to offer in the way of discipleship. True disipleship takes actually caring about another person as much or more than we care about ourselves. This is a commitment that lasts far longer than simple conversion to a particular brand of faith....which of course is the breakdown. If it's all about me than I don't have time to disciple anyone else cause it has no real benefit to me.

 

If I werent a Youth Pastor I suppose I wouldn't have responded.

 

Maybe I would have.

 

Long live Integrity, Service and Humilty. May these forgotten relatives of Common Sense come out of hiding to save the faltering family name.