Where has common sense gone?

The following inspired me to write a blog. I have no idea if anyone will even read this or care. This is just a christian mothers' way of trying to make a difference. When you read the following, if you take the time to, please keep in mind that this country was founded on and governed by the simple laws of "Common Sense". Sadly, people who have common sense, and use it, are in the minority. Love, care, hope, faith and compassion are quickly passing away and being replaced with greed, selfishness, anger and violence. I hope the following will touch anyone who reads it as it did me. As a mother, this world is not exactly the place I want my children growing up in. But, I always say, don't COMPLAIN about it if you aren't willing to DO something about it!!! So here we go....


"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 Band-Aid 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 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 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; 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, and I'm A Victim. Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone."


I do not know who wrote this but it hit me hard in the heart! If you agree with these thoughts, ideas and values, please let me know. It is nice to know you are not alone in the world! My goal is one of true concern, hope and most of all LOVE. I want to change the world. Not a small task I know, but I am convenced that if we all make our stand, we can right the wrongs and change the minds of those who have forgotten what life is all about....GOD. We are ONLY here to show HIS glory through our lives. I know that I can not honestly say that I do that at this time. I will try harder.

Sincerely,
Shelley Culwell