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The Death of Common Sense

The death of common sense. That is the name of a book from some years ago. Today I heard a good example of it.

In England, a 92 year old lady was told she couldn't buy alcohol.

Why?

Because they were concerned about her health? Because they cared about her?

No.

It was because... now get this...

She didn't have her ID.

In other words, she couldn't prove she was over 18.

Here is the story

https://www.countryliving.com/life/news/a41518/shop-staff-refuse-to-sell-whisky-to-great-grandmother/

 

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