This is one of the best comeback lines of all time. It is a portion of a 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, you're equipped to be a prostitute, but you're not one, are you?
The radio went silent and the interview ended.