Getting Straight (1970)

Jon Lormer: Vandenburg

Quotes 

• Vandenburg : Harry, I am not giving them this school.

  Harry Bailey : [exasperated]  They don't *want* your school. They just want a say in determining their future!

  Vandenburg : Then first let them learn to obey the law.

  Harry Bailey : First let them ask if your laws are just.

  Vandenburg : Do you think people should be allowed to decide for themselves whether a law is just? Why, that's anarchy! This nation was founded on law and order.

  Harry Bailey : [screaming]  *Bull shit*! This nation was born out of *disorder* and founded on freedom and the will of the people!

  Vandenburg : People... need guidance, Harry. Give them what they want today, and what'll they ask for next, tomorrow?

  Harry Bailey : [taking a deep breath mid-thought, yelling afterward]  I don't know. Maybe a 40-hr week? Maybe the vote for women? What difference does it make? Will you let go? *Let go*! Stop trying to hold back the hands of the clock! *It'll tear your arms out*!