I absolutely love "The Stockroom" - have had it framed on my desk at work for a few years.
However, this piece wasn't written by George Carlin. I got this same email myself a couple weeks ago, and what first made me suspect the Carlin association (written post 9/11), was that I know I've had it printed and framed for at least 4 years,
Here's what I found:
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The true author of the piece is neither George Carlin nor Jeff Dickson, nor is he anonymous. Credit belongs with Dr. Bob Moorehead, former pastor of Seattle's Overlake Christian Church. (He retired in 1998 after 29 years in that post). The essay appeared under the title "The Paradox of Our Age" in Words Aptly Spoken, Dr. Moorehead's 1995 collection of prayers, homilies, and monologues used in his sermons and radio broadcasts:
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That's from here:
http://www.snopes.com/politics/soapbox/paradox.asp
Not trying to rain on any parade, just give credit where credit is due. In any case, it's still a fantastic piece - and bears repeating.
Thanks for posting it, Nick!