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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 cop 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 cop 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 donuts 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.
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Kartz said…
... And if tht barber were to refuse attending to one of them henceforth, God help him.

Thanks for the share...

Peace.
April 19, 2009 at 1:52 PM
Netika Lumb said…
Oh.. I must say- Intelligent.. No, not of the politicians but the one who wrote this...

@ Karthik,
You bet!
April 19, 2009 at 3:06 PM
Richa said…
exactly..

wrt Kartz' comment, even if the community service week was gonna be over officially, MPs had to be served..
April 19, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Kunjal said…
reflects that the politicians are away from basic human qualities:)
nice one:)
April 19, 2009 at 7:06 PM
Surendra said…
literally speechless after reading this....Hope it is read bysome of the Member Of Parliaments....AN EYEOPENER...
April 20, 2009 at 4:51 PM
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