(When asked by Johnny Carson what he liked most about living in the United States versus living in Russia.) 'Warning shots. In the U.S. the police shoot in the air - in Russia they shoot straight ahead, that's warning for the next guy.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Police warning methods differ between countries.
- In plain terms
- US police scare; Russian police kill.
- What can you take from it?
- Safety varies by place.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is safety always better elsewhere?
Another view
This is anecdotal.
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