In the hospital the relatives gathered in the waiting room where a

family member lay gravely ill. 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 silent 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 expensive 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."

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