For those that don't know him, Major General Peter Cosgrove is an "Australian treasure”. General Cosgrove was interviewed on the radio recently. You'll love his reply to the lady who interviewed him concerning guns and children. Regardless of how you feel about gun laws you gotta love this! This is one of the best comeback lines of all time. It is a portion of an ABC interview between a female broadcaster and General Cosgrove who was about to sponsor a Boy Scout Troop visiting his military headquarters.
FEMALE INTERVIEWER:
So, General Cosgrove, what things are you going to teach these young boys when they visit your base?
GENERAL COSGROVE:
We're going to teach them climbing, canoeing, archery and shooting.
FEMALE INTERVIEWER:
Shooting! That's a bit irresponsible, isn't it?
GENERAL COSGROVE:
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 COSGROVE:
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 COSGROVE:
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.
6 comments:
Things that make me smile...when someone is so arrogant and ignorant at the same time!lol
Love the rest from all day prep...I say a new tradition has been formed for your home on Christmas!
ps Happy New Year!
That's great! The ones who become the violent killers aren't usually the ones who have been taught the proper safety, use and respect for the firearms.
Hehe Some people need to know when to quit!
So funny!!
If he is teaching them young, then the Armed Forces does not not have to train them when they are enlisted!! Me thinks it will be helpful in training their fellow soldiers!
Was that a real interview? How strange..
Pam, I just had to comment on this one! I've been reading through your blog this morning, and thoroughly enjoying it! I found you through Susan of Penless Writer, but through her facebook acct. I too am a homeschooling mother. I have two age 9 1/2, and 7. Blessings this new year, and I"ll enjoy being in touch from time to time! Kathy at A Field Lily or Field Notes.
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