In
the hospital where a family member lay gravely ill, the relatives
gathered in the waiting room. 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 not to
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."
