cladwell aud scene

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But the truth is, I'm no more evil chan you of Ms. Pennywise or any of those poor people you insist on try ing to lead. I'm only a simple man trying to ding to tomor-row. Every day. By any means necessary.

BOBBY: And what happens when the drought is over?

CLADWELL: Over? (All except BOBBY chuckle.) Well, we can always hope, I suppose. But until then our regimen of controlling consumption through the regulating mechanism of cash must continue.

BOBBY: Ah yes, the regulating mechanism of cash.

CLADWELL: Bobby, I want you to have this cash. And I want you to tell the people that the powers that be grant full amnesty to those involved in this week's criminal activities as long as they're willing to return to the improved fee schedule as authorized by the Legislature. Don't let it happen again, and have a good time in Rio.

BOBBY: So many tomorrows

CLADWELL: Yes

BOBBY: Free access is the only "cash" I'm interested in.

CLADWELL: I thought we had an understanding, Bobby.

BOBY: Then understand this: If there truly is a way to that bright, new day, we'll find it together. All of us, not just the wealthy few. And that means free access.

CLADWELL: Free access is impossible!

BOBBY: Then that's what I'll tell the people.

CLADWELL: Stop! (LOCKSTOCK and BARREL block his exit.) We'll not return to the Stink Years, Mister Strong. I'll not allow it.

PENNY: Caldwell, what are you doing?!

CLADWELL: I've spent a lifetime building this company, paying off the police, bribing the political elite, and snuffing out popular resistance as if it were a naughty baby bunny in the palm of my hand. My right hand. I've centralized all power to a pinpoint spot-right here! Between these two ears! And I'm not going to allow some dreamy-eyed boy who can't remem-

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ber the Stink Years to ruin all that! Seize him!