Quote #12

Imagine if a friend, or even a son or brother, told you, 'Hey, guess what I did last night? I stole a car and then I stole a cop car, I shot at some cops (presumably family men), and resisted arrest every step of the way.' My response would be: A) 'I hope they beat your ass'; B) 'Gee, did they beat your ass?'; C) 'How come they didn't beat your ass?'; or D) 'Come with me right now so I can take you down to the station so they can beat your ass.' There is no E) none of the above. (July 17, 2000)

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