Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for April 17, 1988

Transcript:

Phil: The woman hates me already, I can tell. Maybe if I put out my cigarette... Man: Mr. Slackmeyer, as you know, the purpose of this parole hearing is to establish your fitness for re-entering society. In large measure, our deliberations are guided by our sense of how successful your rehabilitation has been. If I may, I'd like to present a hypothetical situation to you. Let's assume you regain your position at your old investment banking firm...you accidentally learn that a colleague is trading on inside information. When you confront him, he offers you 50% of his next for your silence. What do you do? Phil: Um....let's see...um...well, I'd...uh...don't tell me... Man: You go to the police. See you next year. Phil: Wait a minute! I knew that! I knew that!