“Are we using the trial to defend ourselves against very serious...” – Tom Hayden, The Trial of the Chicago 7 ... Movie Quotes Database

Tom Hayden

Are we using the trial to defend ourselves against very serious charges that could land us in prison for ten years, or to say a pointless "**** you" to the establishment?

Jerry Rubin

**** you!

Tom Hayden

That is what I was afraid... Wait, I don't know if you were saying "**** you" or answering.

Abbie Hoffman

...I was also confused.

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