turbonut Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Marine Corps General Reinwald was interviewed on the radio the other day and you'll love his reply to the lady who interviewed him concerning guns and children. This is one of the best comeback lines of all time. It is a portion of National Public Radio (NPR) interview between a female broadcaster and US Marine Corps General Reinwald who 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoboblio Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyknox Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I like it. Better the first time though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 brilliant, wish i was that quick witted. I always think a quality come back the day after it was needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_supra Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Great Comeback! brilliant, wish i was that quick witted. I always think a quality come back the day after it was needed. I always do that:d it's only very rare that I come out with a good comeback when it's actually needed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanchan Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I heard a similar story once where a guy was arrested for "Carrying an offensive weapon" as he was carrying a machete or something equally vicious in public. When asked why, the police said "You've got the tools for commiting violent offences." Apparantly he told them, "Why not arrest me for rape too. After all, I've got the tools." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 brilliant, wish i was that quick witted. I always think a quality come back the day after it was needed. Thats why I always get peoples phone numbers after an altercation!! I can ring them the following day with something quick witted!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 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? On the other hand, she would be unlikely to fly into a rage and kill someone with expensive sexual favours Oh, by the way...... the story started in Wales http://www.snopes.com/military/reinwald.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 On th other hand, she would be unlikely to fly into a rage and kill someone with expensive sexual favours Have you ever met a woman with PMT?? My wife is 6 months pregnant, that is a lethal weapon in itself!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Have you ever met a woman with PMT?? My wife is 6 months pregnant, that is a lethal weapon in itself!! H. She's carrying your child, it's the least you can expect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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