[BITList] Fwd: Community Service

[Michael Feltham]

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From: "Allan Lee McKay"
Date: 21 May 2009 20:44:34 BST
To: "Michael Feltham" <mj.feltham at madasafish.com>

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Subject: Spot the difference





An exemplary tale!



H

One day a florist goes to a  barber for a haircut. After the cut he  
asked about his bill and the  barber replies, 'I cannot accept money  
from you. I'm doing community service this week.'  The florist was  
pleased and  left the shop. When the barber goes to open his shop the  
next morning there is a 'thank you' card and a dozen roses  waiting  
for him at his door.

Later, a policeman comes in for a haircut, and when he tries to pay  
his bill, the barber again replies, 'I  cannot accept money from you.  
I'm doing community service this week.' The policeman is happy and  
leaves the shop.  The next morning when the  barber goes to open up  
there is a 'thank you' card and a dozen doughnuts  waiting for him at  
his door.

Later that day, a college  professor comes in for a haircut, and when  
he tries to pay his bill, the  barber again replies, 'I cannot accept  
money from you. I'm doing community service this week.' The professor  
is very happy and leaves the shop.  The next morning when the  barber  
opens his shop, there is a 'thank you' card and a dozen different   
books, such as  'How to Improve Your Business' and 'Becoming More  
Successful.'

Then, a Member of Parliament comes in for a haircut, and when he goes  
to pay his bill the barber again replies, 'I  cannot accept money from  
you.. I'm doing community service this week.'  The Member of  
Parliament is very happy and leaves the shop.  The next morning when  
the barber goes to open up, there are a dozen Members of Parliament  
lined up waiting for a free haircut.

And that, my friends,  illustrates the fundamental difference between  
the citizens of our country and  the Members of Parliament.   Vote  
carefully next time!






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