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 'thankyou 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 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.