Rash
What would you say?
1. (page 9) “That was before the Child Safety Act of 2033. Now every high school runner has to wear a full set of protective gear-”. Americans are safer than ever due to government regulations. What do you believe about government involvement in personal safety?
2. How does playing illegal football begin to change the way Bo thinks about his society and government?
3. (page 229-230) “I knew there was a chance I’d end up back in the penal system, but compared to my old man I was in great shape.” So much of Bo’s troubles he blamed on his Marsten genes. In the end what lessons do you think Bo has learned and what do you believe is his future?
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