The plane was struck by lightning and an engine caught fire. The pilot ran out to the back of the aircraft. "I'm afraid I have bad news. The plane is going to crash. Because we are a discount airline, we have only three parachutes, and I'm taking one!" So saying, he jumped out the door of the plane and parachuted safely to earth.

The other passengers pondered what to do. "I know", said the teacher, "We should strap the parachutes to the children and let them survive. They are young and have a whole life before them. We can't let them die. Give the parachutes to the children, and let us take our chances."

"The children?" bellowed the businessman. "Fuck the children!"

"Oh," said the priest, "Do you think we have time?"

Submitted by Brian