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While entertaining some guests, Tripp’s wife also entertained the subjects of politics and justice. As the dialogue grew with intensity, Tripp’s wife hastily blurted out, “Well I just think they should send everyone who does that to the chair!” Needless to say, many of the guests were offended and informed the couple they would not be returning. Disappointed in his wife’s behavior, Tripp discussed with her the necessity of demonstrating respect for the diverse political backgrounds and experiences of the friends they invite to their home.
After a time, Tripp and his wife begged their company’s forgiveness and requested they come again for dinner. Eventually, the same topic of discussion arose just as it had before. This time, however, Tripp’s wife purposed to respond differently. She stated, “I don’t wish to offend anyone here, but I think they should send everyone who does that to the chair!”