I use the pen, because the pen is mightier than the sword. But you must always keep the sword handy for when the pen fails.
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Interviewer What's your view on high school?
Male student Uh, I love it. Uh, I learn, I get picked on by bastards who hate me, and the principal's a dick.
Interviewer All right, what causes school violence?
Male student Uh, him. [Points to an overweight boy sitting nearby]
Michael Moore If you were to talk directly to the kids at Columbine or the people in that community, what would you say to them if they were here right now?
Marilyn Manson I wouldn't say a single word to them, I would listen to what they have to say and that's what no one did.
John Nichols I sleep at night with a gun under my pillow.
Michael Moore Aw, come on. Everyone says that.
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