Does common sense exist..

[MrsICTFC]

....I read posts and I always come across the term 'common sense', I have always wondered though if it really exists. Is there really a 'common sense' or do we base what we see as sensible as common? So if I have a different personality to say Caley D we could view what common sense is differently depending on the scenario.

Has the world changed that much that we can't really use 'common sense' for the fear that we must follow rules now.

[CaleyD]

I can't claim ownership of the following and I'm afraid I can't quote a source, but it was something I copied and saved at some point in the past because I found it very interesting........

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 earn) and reliable parenting 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 six-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 they failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer Panadol, sun lotion or a sticky plaster to a student but could not inform the parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have 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 beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar can sue you for assault.

Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realise 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, his

wife, Discretion, his daughter, Responsibility; and his son, Reason.

He is remembered only by three stepbrothers; I Know My Rights, Someone Else Is To Blame and I'm A Victim.

[Blacknred25]

Wow CalleyD that is fantastic I hope you dont mind if I send it to our local government departments and schools

[+Gringo]

I've seen that quote somewhere as well....possibly one of those 'joke' emails I get from time to time. It is a quality piece and very true. Common Sense is dead...RIP.

[DAM]

Common sense ain't really that common, is it?

[MrsICTFC]

Good one CaleyD, must save that!

Common sense ain't really that common, is it?

No, not anymore. Or maybe it never was, we just thought it was.....

[Connie.Orr]

Seems common sense has been replaced by Political Correctness, ridiculous law suits and Health & Safety issues, as is lamented in that earlier thread.