Quote by Gore Vidal

I'm all for bringing back the birch, but only between consenting adults.

I'm all for bringing back the birch, but only between consen

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker supports bringing back the practice of using the birch as a form of punishment or discipline, but only in the context of adults who willingly agree to it. It implies that the speaker believes in consent and autonomy, indicating that any form of physical discipline should be consensual and not imposed upon individuals without their agreement.

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Punishment

By Gore Vidal

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