Senator - Heaven and Hell
While walking down the street one day, a female
senator is tragically hit by a truck and dies. Her
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 lady.
"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 senator.
"I'm sorry but we have our rules." And with that,
St. Peter escorts her to the elevator and she
goes down to Hell.
The doors open, and she finds herself in the
middle of a green golf course.
In the distance is a club and standing in front
of it are all her friends and other politicians who
had worked with her.
Everyone is very happy. They run to greet her,
hug her, and reminisce about the good times
they had while getting rich at 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 she realizes it, it is time to go.
Everyone gives her 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 her.
"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 she 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 the place where you want to spend
eternity."
She reflects for a minute and then 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 Saint Peter escorts her to the elevator, and she
goes down, down, down to Hell.
Now, the doors of the elevator open, and she is in
the middle of a barren land covered with waste
and garbage. She sees all her friends, dressed
in rags, picking up the
trash and putting it in black bags.
The Devil comes over to her and lays his arm on
her neck.
"I don't understand," stammers the senator.
"Yesterday I was here, and there was a golf
course and club, and we ate lobster and caviar and
we danced and had a great time. Now there is a
wasteland full of garbage, and my
friends look miserable."
The Devil looks at her, smiles and says,
"Yesterday we were campaigning.
Today, you voted for us!"
[ Author Unknown -- from 'LABLaughs' (LABLaughs@LABLaughs.com) ]
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