Drunk on Corruption
For millions of Russians corruption is the normal way of life. If you don't want your son drafted into the army, pay off a military registrar and he will cross your son's name off the list or bribe a doctor to file an "unfit for military duty" certificate.
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My friend Boris was leaving my house drunk. So I suggested that he not drive. He asked why. "You are under the influence," I said. "Aren't you afraid of the police?" "No," Boris replied, "I have a document with Benjamin Franklin's face on it. This always helps me." He showed me his driver's license with a $100-dollar bill tucked beside it.