The Left and the Right

One day, a florist goes to a barber for a haircut. After the cut, he asks about his bill, and the barber replies, "I'm sorry, I cannot accept money from you; I'm doing community service this week." The florist is pleased and leaves the shop. The next morning, when the barber goes to open up, 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 goes to pay his bill, the barber again replies, "I'm sorry, 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, a Republican comes in for a haircut, and when he goes to pay his bill the barber again replies, "I'm sorry, I cannot accept money from you; I'm doing community service this week." The Republican is very happy and leaves the shop. The next morning, when the barber goes to open up, there are a thank-you card and a dozen different books such as "How to Improve Your Business" and "Becoming More Successful".

Then, a Democrat comes in for a haircut, and when he goes to pay his bill the barber again replies, "I'm sorry, I cannot accept money from you; I'm doing community service this week." The Democrat is very happy and leaves the shop. The next morning, when the barber goes to open up, there are a dozen Democrats lined up outside waiting for a free haircut.

And that, my friends, illustrates the fundamental difference between the left and the right!