Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for October 08, 1989

Transcript:

J.J.: That should do it! All is in readiness, har, har! Hey, Senator Helms! Have I got a government-supported work of art for you! Jesse Helms: It's not immoral trash, is it darlin'? J.J.: No, sir! It's got a strong anti-drug message! What if I were to tell you that there is now a drug available which is six times more addictive than crack, and which, if unchecked could kill 2.5 million Americans by the year 2000? Jesse Helms: I'd be appalled, of course, and would work to ban it! What is this substance? J.J.: Tobacco! Mr. Butts: Trick question! Aiee! Mrs. Butts: Dear! Wake up! You're having a nightmare! Mr. Butts: Oh..honey1 It was awful! I dreamt we lost our best friend in the Senate! J.J.: Mike! Wake up! You're having a nightmare! Mike: Oh, J.J.! It was awful! I dreamt you...I mean, he...oh, nevermind.