The Wire2002
The Wire is an American crime drama television series created and primarily written by author and former police reporter David Simon. The series was broadcast by the cable network HBO in the United States. The Wire premiered on June 2, 2002, and end… more »
Reporter:
What are you reading there, Senator?
State Sen. R. Clayton 'Clay' Davis:
Promethus Bound. An ancient play, one of the oldest we have. About a simple man who was horrifically punished by the powers that be for the terrible crime of trying to bring light to the common people. In the words of [checks author] Ascyllius, "No good deed goes unpunished." I cannot tell you how much consolation I find in these slim pages.
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