One day a florist went to Mike's Barber Shop for a haircut.

After the cut, he asked about his bill and Mike replied: "I cannot accept money from you. I'm doing community service this week." The florist was pleased and left the shop.

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

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

The following morning, when Mike went to open his shop, there was a thank you note and a dozen donuts waiting for him at the door.

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

The next morning, when Mike went to open his shop, there was a thank you note and a bag containing a dozen books.

A short while later, a congressman came in for a haircut and when he tried to pay his bill, Mike again replied: "I cannot accept money from you. I'm doing community service this week." The congressman is extremely happy and leaves the shop.

The next morning when Mike went to open his shop, there were a dozen congressmen lined up awaiting a free haircut.

And that, my friends, illustrates the fundamental difference between the citizens of our country and the members of our Congress.

Vote carefully this year...