Dear LFTP: jackpots, police-dog poop, and a racist boyfriend
- How can I win a casino slot-machine jackpot before I go broke?
- Should I complain to the police about a police dog pooping on my lawn during an arrest?
- I am dating a charming man who makes racist remarks; am I overly sensitive or is this a legitimate concern?
Three listener letters get the Dear LFTP treatment, each paired with a 'secular answer.' A slots player asking how to hit a jackpot before going broke is told to borrow money or play vending machines. A homeowner debating complaining about police-dog poop on the lawn is told to pick it up and be glad the arrest happened outside. A woman dating a charming man who makes racist remarks is told it is a legitimate concern — racism makes no sense, and the man is an insecure punk she should drop.
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