Sent by Akhil Sutaria

One day a florist came to a barber for a haircut. After the cut he asked about his bill and the barber replied, "I cannot accept money from you. I'm doing community service this week." The florist was pleased and left the shop.

When the barber went to open his shop the next morning there was a 'thank you' card and a dozen roses waiting for him at his door.

Later, a cop came in for a haircut, and when he tried to pay his bill, the barber again replied, "I cannot accept money from you. I'm doing community service this week." The cop was happy and left the shop.

The next morning when the barber went to open up there was a 'thank you' card and a dozen donuts waiting for him at his door.

Later that day, a college professor came in for a haircut, and when he tried to pay his bill, the barber again replied, "I cannot accept money from you. I'm doing community service this week." The professor was very happy and left the shop.

The next morning when the barber went to his shop, there was a 'thank you' card and a dozen different books, such as 'How to Improve Your Business' and 'Becoming More Successful.'

Then, a Member of Parliament came in for a haircut, and when he wanted to pay his bill the barber again replied, "I cannot accept money from you. I'm doing community service this week." The Member of Parliament was very happy and left the shop.

The next morning when the barber goes to open up, there are a dozen Members of Parliament lined up waiting for a free hair cut.

And that, my friends, illustrates the fundamental difference between regular citizens of our country and Members of Parliament.

Vote carefully this year.