South of the BorderWhen the Feds burst in with guns and badges drawn Terry Gladwyn already had a speech prepared. He had practiced it many times and edited it furiously. Some strategies would make no headway with government agents—ridicule, for example. “Do you realize that this operation cost ten times more than all the money I made selling pot last year? Do you really think this is a profitable investment of your time, busting a low-level dealer? Are you gonna tap your glasses and say cheers when the day is over, because you took down one of the meanest hoods in the ‘hood? Gee, Mommy and Daddy, what did you do with tax payers’ money today?”
Terry envisioned the agents’ smiles slowly vanishing, to be replaced by scowls.
No, ridicule would not do.
Don’t try to make friends with them, ei
