COURAGEOUS CONFRONTATIONS
Some stories keep reappearing with new faces, new ethnic identities, new locales. I saw this version in Reader’s Digest: Boris the Russian arrived at the Pearly Gates and was welcomed by St. Peter. Showing him around, the saint said, “You can go anywhere you want with one exception. You cannot go on the pink clouds!” “Why not?” asked Boris. “Because,” answered St. Peter, “the pink clouds are reserved for people who have done something great.” “But I have done something great,” said Boris. “I made a speech at the Kremlin against the Russian officials. Then I urged the people to revolt.” “Just when did this happen?” asked St. Peter. Boris looked at his watch. “About two minutes ago.”
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