John and Matt are standing on opposite sides of the stage with Caitlin in the middle. Caitlin is seated, John is stage right, Matt is stage left. John and Matt are each holding couch cushions in front of them so their legs are covered.
Caitlin
And the next question is for Mr. Brautigam.
Caitlin reads off of an index card to John.
Mr. Brautigam, today's youth faces challenges that our country has yet to address. College tuition is more expensive than ever before and the rate of students joining the workforce post graduation is declining rapidly. What would you do to help today's youth?
John
John has a large fake smile on. long pause. he nods. then answers
Well first of all Caitlin, thanks for the wonderful question, you're really such a great moderator. Thank you to Mr. DeNicola for joining me in this fabulous debate. And thank you to all the wonderful people out there and those of you watching at home who took the time to come out and participate in our government. That's real important.
pause. more fake smiling.
You know Caitlin, in some countries, people don't even get to vote. Mhmm. That's right. That's why I believe it's our responsibility as citizens of this great nation to do what we can, because, as a great leader once said, "Ask not what your country can do for you, but only is fear itself."
Caitlin
Thank you Mr. Brautigam. Mr. DeNicola, your response?
Matt
pause. Matt has a look on his face in combination of awe, confusion, and complete anger.
HE DIDN'T EVEN ANSWER THE FUCKING QUESTION--
scene.
-John.
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