Tipping the Scales of Justice

FromJudge John Hodgman

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Tipping the Scales of Justice

FromJudge John Hodgman

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67 minutes

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Apr 30, 2014

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Marika says her husband Joe's habit of tipping housekeeping and service workers with coins is rude and contrary to the spirit of the gesture. Joe says, as long as he's tipping, what's the problem?

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Apr 30, 2014

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Tipping the Scales of Justice

Tipping the Scales of Justice

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