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Obituary in the London Times:

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 5 stepbrothers;
- I Know My Rights
- I Want It Now
- Someone Else Is To Blame
- I'm A Victim
- Pay me for Doing Nothing

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

If you still remember him, pass this on.
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Obituary in the London Times:

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 5 stepbrothers;
- I Know My Rights
- I Want It Now
- Someone Else Is To Blame
- I'm A Victim
- Pay me for Doing Nothing

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

If you still remember him, pass this on.

Trouble brews if I comment, but need to post here to support every single sentiment expressed !
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Sigh....so true.
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Recent Example below from my hometown.

By Martha Shanahan
mshanahan@wickedlocal.com
Posted Jun. 6, 2014 @ 5:28 pm

BEVERLY
The parent of a Beverly High School lacrosse player has reported that his son and another player have been suspended from tomorrow’s championship game against Marblehead after a picture of them smoking cigars appeared in the Citizen this week.
John Donovan told The Salem News Friday that his son, midfielder Nick Donovan, and defenseman Dylan Jutras were suspended under Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) rules governing the use of tobacco.
A picture of Donovan, Jutras and two other Beverly High School graduates smoking cigars at the school’s June 1 graduation ceremony appeared in the June 5 edition of the Citizen.
Students who play for MIAA member schools are forbidden to consume alcohol, tobacco or non-prescribed drugs be suspended from 25 percent of remaining regular season games or removed completely from tournament games scheduled at the time of the infraction, according to MIAA spokesperson Paul Wetzel.
Wetzel could not confirm the suspensions, but said that it is the responsibility of local athletic directors and principals to enforce MIAA rules.
Neither Beverly athletic director James Coffey or BHS principal Sean Gallagher could be reached for comment.
The Panthers face Marblehead in the Div. 2 North final tomorrow at 4 p.m. at Bertram Field in Salem.
Beverly lacrosse coach John Pynchon also did not confirm the suspensions.
"We are preparing as a team to play Marblehead tomorrow," he said, offering no further comment.
This story will be updated when more information becomes available.

When idiots and bureaucracy get together.....
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Recent Example below from my hometown.

By Martha Shanahan
mshanahan@wickedlocal.com
Posted Jun. 6, 2014 @ 5:28 pm

BEVERLY
The parent of a Beverly High School lacrosse player has reported that his son and another player have been suspended from tomorrow’s championship game against Marblehead after a picture of them smoking cigars appeared in the Citizen this week.
John Donovan told The Salem News Friday that his son, midfielder Nick Donovan, and defenseman Dylan Jutras were suspended under Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) rules governing the use of tobacco.
A picture of Donovan, Jutras and two other Beverly High School graduates smoking cigars at the school’s June 1 graduation ceremony appeared in the June 5 edition of the Citizen.
Students who play for MIAA member schools are forbidden to consume alcohol, tobacco or non-prescribed drugs be suspended from 25 percent of remaining regular season games or removed completely from tournament games scheduled at the time of the infraction, according to MIAA spokesperson Paul Wetzel.
Wetzel could not confirm the suspensions, but said that it is the responsibility of local athletic directors and principals to enforce MIAA rules.
Neither Beverly athletic director James Coffey or BHS principal Sean Gallagher could be reached for comment.
The Panthers face Marblehead in the Div. 2 North final tomorrow at 4 p.m. at Bertram Field in Salem.
Beverly lacrosse coach John Pynchon also did not confirm the suspensions.
"We are preparing as a team to play Marblehead tomorrow," he said, offering no further comment.
This story will be updated when more information becomes available.

When idiots and bureaucracy get together.....
How about teaching kids that rules are rules - and it is wrong to break the rules - and being stupid about being photographed while breaking the rules?
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How about teaching kids that rules are rules - and it is wrong to break the rules - and being stupid about being photographed while breaking the rules?

Zero tolerance rules are stupid. Not everything is black or white. These kids celebrated a once in a lifetime achievement.
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Zero tolerance rules are stupid. Not everything is black or white. These kids celebrated a once in a lifetime achievement.
I'm with Buggyone on this one. I thought your initial post was an example of lack of common sense exhibited by the lacrosse players.
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I'm with Buggyone on this one. I thought your initial post was an example of lack of common sense exhibited by the lacrosse players.

I appreciate your opinion.
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The common sense article is an oldie but a goodie. As to the lacrosse players, not a lot of sympathy here, except for the other players of the team. If you're going to break the rules, at least have the common sense to not let your picture be published breaking that rule.
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Thank you Joe. I would not trade one soul with common sense for ten geniuses.


You have it my friend, but you could be a genius too.
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[QUOTE=dbussone;889905]Zero tolerance rules are stupid. /QUOTE]

Zero tolerance rules are stupid? Bringing guns to school is stupid? Selling drugs is stupid?

Sure, there are some zero tolerance rules that are stupid and are carried to an extreme. However, these lacrosse players knew full well that smoking was forbidden and was a condition of playing but they did it anyhow - and were dumb enough to be photographed. They deserve their punishment. They hurt themselves with the ban as well as their team mates.

They should have saved their victory cigars until after the lacrosse season had ended.
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Zero tolerance rules are stupid. /QUOTE]

Zero tolerance rules are stupid? Bringing guns to school is stupid? Selling drugs is stupid?

Sure, there are some zero tolerance rules that are stupid and are carried to an extreme. However, these lacrosse players knew full well that smoking was forbidden and was a condition of playing but they did it anyhow - and were dumb enough to be photographed. They deserve their punishment. They hurt themselves with the ban as well as their team mates.

They should have saved their victory cigars until after the lacrosse season had ended.

By the way, they were officially out of school for the year and that school for life.

We disagree and I guess certain views aren't particularly welcome here on TOTV.

Zero tolerance rules without common sense ARE stupid. Ask the 6 year old who was suspended for shaping a sandwich into the shape of a gun.
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I think they did the right things. Those guys knew the rules and what would happen if they broke them. Better they learn the lesson of playing by the rules, and that their actions have consequences. An important life lesson learned is much more important than any sports game.
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Joe....thanks for your post. So true...so very sad, but true.
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