The Haircut
One day a florist goes toa barber for a haircut. After the cut he asked about his bill and thebarber replies, 'I cannot accept money from you. I'm doing communityservice this week.' The florist was pleased and left the shop. When the barber goes toopen his shop the next morning there is a 'thank you' card and a dozenroses 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 doingcommunity 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 hetries to pay his bill, the barber again replies, 'I cannot accept moneyfrom you. I'm doing community service this week.' The professor isvery 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 YourBusiness' and 'Becoming More Successful.
Then, a Congressman comes in f or a haircut, and when he goes to payhis bill the barber again replies, 'I cannot accept money from you. I'm doing community service this week.' The Congressman is very happyand leaves the shop.
The next morning when the barber goes to open up, there are a dozenCongressmen lined up waiting for a free haircut.
And that, my friends, illustrates the fundamental difference betweenthe citizens of our country and the members of our Congress.
Vote carefully.
~author unknown