hazmail Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 I love to hear journalists ask the 'hard questions', but I think she may have bitten off more than she could chew (pardon the pun) here. pete For those that don't know him, Major General Peter Cosgrove is an "Australian treasure!" and once Chief of Staff, Australian Forces. 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! 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KcDano Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 That is a damn fine response and so fitting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike-A-Pike Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 Pete, the prior service Marine, retired Air Force NCO in me just loves that interview. And people wounder how Generals become Generals. The only way to finish that interview would have been for the General to ask, "Are there any other stupid questions? No, thank you for your youth." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 Silence is golden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KcDano Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 Exactly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swede Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 Just love his reply ! Thanks for posting it Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazmail Posted January 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 A nice guy and very blunt/typical Australian reply, there's no come back from here.pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaPala Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 LOL good one Pete. By same logic, all man are equipped to commit rape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSC Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 That Was GREAT !!!!!! Love it ... JSC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
