The difference between the U.S. and French views on the war on terrorism,
Iraq, etc.
THE HYPOTHETICAL SITUATION: You're walking down a deserted street with
your wife and two small children. Suddenly, a dangerous looking man with a
huge knife comes around the corner and is running at you while screaming
obscenities. In your hand is a .357 Magnum and you are an expert shot. You
have mere seconds before he reaches you and your family. What do you do?
THE FRENCH ANSWER: Well, that's not enough information to answer the
question! Does the man look poor or oppressed? Have I ever done anything to
him that is inspiring him to attack? Could we run away? What does my wife
think? What about the kids? Could I possibly swing the gun like a club and
knock the knife out of his hand? What does the law say about this
situation? Is it possible he'd be happy with just killing me? Does he
definitely want to kill me or would he just be content to wound me? If I
were to grab his knees and hold on, could my family get away while he was
stabbing me? This is all so confusing! I need to debate this with some
friends for a few days to try to come to a conclusion.
THE U.S. ANSWER: Shoot the S O B ! Then take your family to a
baseball game, eat some hot dogs with apple pie, sing the national anthem,
go to church and praise the Lord for one more day of freedom.
ADR
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