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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 "Thank
> You" card and a dozen roses waiting for him at his door.
> A cop comes in for a haircut, and when he tries to pay his bill, the
> barber
> 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 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
> working citizens of our country and the members of our Congress.
>