Brain Transplant

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' to
not 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 Democrats brain so much more than a Republicans
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."