The appearance of the law must be upheld – especially when it’s being broken.

Stop them damn pictures! I don’t care what the papers write about me. My constituents can’t read. But, damn it, they can see the pictures!
BOSS TWEED

Care Paper Writing
I don’t care a straw for your newspaper articles, my constituents don’t know how to read, but they can’t help seeing them damned pictures.
BOSS TWEED

Care Helping Newspapers
The appearance of the law must be upheld – especially when it’s being broken.
BOSS TWEED

Appearance Broken Law

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