Community Service

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 are 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 are 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 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.

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.