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Wed, 29 Sep 2004 12:57

A Governor Chooses

 

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A powerful Governor dies after a prolonged illness. His soul arrives

in heaven and is met by St. Peter at the entrance.

 

" Welcome to Heaven, " says St. Peter. " Before you settle in, it seems

there is a problem. We seldom see a high official around these parts,

you see, so we're not sure what to do with you. " " No problem, just let

me in, " says the guy. " Well, I'd like to but I have orders from higher

up. What we'll do is have you spend one day in Hell and one in Heaven.

Then you can choose where to spend eternity. " " Really, I've made up my

mind. I want to be in Heaven, " says the Governor. " I'm sorry but we

have our rules. "

 

And with that, St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down,

down, down to Hell. The doors open and he finds himself in the middle

of a green golf course. In the distance is a club and standing in

front of it are all his friends and other politicians who had worked

with him, everyone is very happy and in evening attire. They run to

greet him, hug him, and reminisce about the good times they had while

getting rich at the expense of the people. They play a friendly game

of golf and then dine on lobster and caviar. Also present is the

Devil, who really is a very friendly guy who has a good time dancing

and telling jokes. They are having such a good time that before he

realizes it, it is time to go. Everyone gives him a big hug and waves

while the elevator rises. The elevator goes up, up, up and the door

reopens on Heaven where St. Peter is waiting for him. " Now it's time

to visit Heaven. " So 24 hours pass with the head of state joining a

group of contented souls moving from cloud to cloud, playing the harp

and singing. They have a good time and, before he realizes it, the 24

hours have gone by and St. Peter returns. " Well then, you've spent a

day in Hell and another in Heaven. Now choose your eternity. " He

reflects for a minute, then the Governor answers, " Well, I would never

have said it, I mean Heaven has been delightful, but I think I would

be better off in Hell. "

 

So St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down

to Hell. Now the doors of the elevator open and he is in the middle of

a barren land covered with waste and garbage. He sees all his friends,

dressed in rags, picking up the trash and putting it in black bags.

The Devil comes over to him and lays his arm on his neck. " I don't

understand, " stammers the Governor. " Yesterday I was here and there

was a golf course and club and we ate lobster and caviar and danced

and had a great time. Now all there is, is a wasteland full of garbage

and my friends look miserable.

 

The Devil looks at him, smiles and says, " Yesterday we were campaigning...

 

 

Today you voted for us! "

 

 

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