I received the following message from one of my mentors…
An Obituary printed in the London Times – Interesting and sadly rather true.
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
-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, join the majority and do nothing.
I was listening to a popular Detroit area morning show called “Drew & Mike In The Morning.” I listen to these guys just about everyday while I get ready for the day ahead. It’s a talk show of sorts where they talk about current events and poke fun at celebrities, political figures, etc.
They were talking about this newest season of American Idol, as well as some of the other reality shows out there, and the growing trend of people crying their eyes out whenever they face adversity.
I was glad to hear that I wasn’t the only one that finds this sort of disturbing. Not only the hosts of the show, but many of the listeners commented on how ridiculous this is and how thin-skinned these people are.
Don’t get me wrong, I am not against displaying emotion. But, come on! To be totally devastated by every little set-back or problem borders on being a bit too sensitive.
Instead of “Sensitivity Traning” there needs to be some kind of “De-Sensitivity Training.”
All this crying is B.S.
It’s all because of what the late, great George Carlin called “The PUSSIFICATION of America.”
A generation of over-protected, overly sensitive, over-edified, emotionally crippled pussies with an un-realistic sense of entitlement who’ve been built up throughout their lives by their parents to believe that they are special, beautiful, extraordinary. They are given just about everything they want, whether they deserve it or not. Designer clothes, cell phones, shiny new Mustangs to drive to school a mile away. All without earning it.
Is there any wonder why there is this entitlement mentality engrained in the young people of this country?
When they go out into the real world and reality hits them like a brick wall. They suddenly come to the realization they aren’t that special, and they can’t handle it.
So, what’s the solution?
I honestly don’t know.
What I do know is; if “Reality TV” is perceived as real reality, we’re in REAL trouble.
