Posted: 6/28/2004 4:14:31 PM EDT
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Got this in an email (which doesn't mean it actually happened, but nonetheless..............): Hi gang! This was on NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO (NPR) the other day: Marine Corp's General Reinwald was interviewed on the radio the other day and you have to read his reply to the lady who interviewed him concerning guns and children. This is one of the best comeback lines of all time. US Marine Corps General Reinwald was about to sponsor a Boy Scout Troop visiting his military installation. FEMALE INTERVIEWER: So, General Reinwald, what things are you going to teach these young boys when they visit your base? GENERAL REINWALD: We're going to teach them climbing, canoeing, archery, and shooting. FEMALE INTERVIEWER: Shooting! That's a bit irresponsible, isn't it? GENERAL REINWALD: I don't see why, they'll be properly supervised on the rifle range. FEMALE INTERVIEWER: Don't you admit that this is a terribly dangerous activity to be teaching children? GENERAL REINWALD: I don't see how. We will be teaching them proper rifle discipline before they even touch a firearm. FEMALE INTERVIEWER: But you're equipping them to become violent killers. GENERAL REINWALD: Well, Ma'am, you're equipped to be a prostitute, but you're not one, are you? The radio went silent and the interview ended. |
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www.snopes.com/military/reinwald.htm Although you won't find one member here that disagrees with the premise, the story isn't true. If it doesn't have a link to a major news outlet, it's likely crap. |
