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SeeksOnlyOne -> ha! to me anyhow (2/3/2008 5:35:14 AM)
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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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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."
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> Then, a Congressman 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 Congressman is very happy
> and leaves the shop.
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> The next morning when the barber goes to open up, there are a dozen
> Congressmen 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 our Congress.
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