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Ruth:I'm really glad you're getting so much support from the public.

Look at all of these bags of fan mail.

Carl:Only about half of that is fan mail. The rest is hate mail.

Ruth:Hate mail? Who would send you hate mail?

Carl:Lots of people. People who are disgruntled write to me about their grievances.

Ruth:Really?

Carl:Don't look so surprised.

We've gotten bomb threats, and I've even received a few death threats.

Ruth:Death threats?Aren't you worried about your personal safety?

Carl:Not really.

Most people are just venting and others are trying to intimidate me.

I'm not going to buckle under just because I get a few letters.

Ruth:But it only takes one mentally unbalanced person to carry through on threats.

Have you considered getting a bodyguard?

Carl:No, I don't need any protection.

I just need to keep plugging away and getting things done.

Ruth:I finally know what to get you for your birthday.

Carl:What?

Ruth:A bulletproof vest.