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To: longnshort who wrote (46233)	2/12/2012 6:16:19 PM
From: Oblivious	9 Recommendations Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 62574

>In the hospital the relatives gathered in the waiting room, where a > >family member lay gravely ill. Finally, the doctor came in looking > >tired and somber. > > > >"I'm afraid I'm the bearer of bad news," he said as he surveyed the > >worried faces. "The only hope left for your loved one at this time > >is a brain transplant. It's an experimental procedure, very risky, > >but it is the only hope. Insurance will cover the procedure, but you > >will have to pay for the BRAIN." > > > >The family members sat silently as they absorbed the news. After a > >time, someone asked, "How much will a brain cost?" > > > >The doctor quickly responded, "$5,000 for a Democrat's brain; $200 > >for a Republican's brain." > > > >The moment turned awkward. Some of the Democrats actually had to > >"try" to not smile, avoiding eye contact with the Republicans. A man > >unable to control his curiosity, finally blurted out the question > >everyone wanted to ask, "Why is the Democrat's brain so much more > >than a Republican's brain?" > > > >The doctor smiled at the childish innocence and explained to the > >entire group, "It's just standard pricing procedure. We have to > >price the Republicans' brains a lot lower because they're used." > >