Death of Common Sense

[Tinman507]

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 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, his daughter Responsibility, and his son, Reason. He is survived by his 4 stepbrothers; I Know My Rights, I Want It Now, Someone Else Is To Blame, 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, do nothing.
~ Author Unknown

[jlottmc]

Good post.

[ponycarman]

Very good. I like that.

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[wyntrout]

So True! Good post.

Wynn

[knkali]

I have to print this out to save it.

[knkali]

I want to comment on the hot coffee thing. I read that the cup fell into her lap and caused injuries that required multiple surgeries to her genitalia to correct. Also the temp of the coffee was very close to boiling which is much greater than a hot cup of coffee. Not sure if these facts will change anyone's opinion on this issue but thought I would get it out there to show that there was a little more to it than what most think.

[knkali]

I remember coming back from Mexico and needed a taco fix badly so I went to a fast food chain here in the U.S. On the wrapper it said, "warning: contents may be hot". I said to my wife that I never saw any warnings like that in Mexico.

[Tinman507]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liebeck...7s_Restaurants

[knkali]

C'mon Tinman, dont you know that the vendor of anything is responsible for its use or misuse until the day they die? I think I read that kids were taking shots of vodka and putting it in their eye to get wasted quicker. Some kids lost their eyesight and the manufacturer of the vodka was sued over this? Not sure if this is true or accurate but the same sort of idea if it is.

How about tobacco companies? How long are they on the hook for selling something harmful.

[Tinman507]

It's the whole "Someone else is responsible for my stupidity" syndrome we're stuck in.

Its really only about going after the guy with deep pockets. I blame lawyers for that one. If Mickey Dickey's was the corner sub shop they wouldn't have been sued.

[Sap]

I could spill boiling water on myself anytime I'm making spaghetti right? Who do I sue? What a joke. No one takes responsibility for anything these days. Good post OP

[knkali]

I disagree because usually most small business' have insurance so its the "insurance will pay, I dont" mentality. I blame people not lawyers or judges. As you mentioned, it is always someone else's fault. The lawyers and judges are responding to that mentality, they dont create it.

[Bawanna]

If there was an ounce of common sense left small business's wouldn't need insurance. Many folks think of insurance like a credit card, it's not really money. Don't take into consideration raised premiums.

I consider insurance lawyer protection. And judges, well they started out as lawyers........a vicious circle.

[knkali]

I could spill boiling water on myself anytime I'm making spaghetti right? Who do I sue? What a joke. No one takes responsibility for anything these days. Good post OP

lets see, the pot maker because the handles were slippery when wet? the pot maker because there was no "fill to this mark" or "dont over fill" on the pot. The builder of the kitchen? Maybe the height of the sink was not to code and you were unable to lift the pot of boiling water to that height?

[LaP]

If you ever buy an Estwing hammer, check out the warning label that comes with it.
Supposedly you are NOT to use the hammer for hitting wood, metal (including nails!!!), brick, plastic, cement, plaster, ... etc.
Riiiight.
Now exactly WHAT is a hammer used for? Contact their legal department, I'm sure they'll tell you that hammers are to be looked at... not for striking objects. Common sense has nothing to do with our legal system.