I know that. Paul and all of that.

I always try to pleasant. Like the kid in your street anecdote. He's sincerely trying to do something good with his life and slamming him down would say a lot of bad things about the slammer. If they wont let me go, I resort to....

"Mam or sir, I truly appreciate your desire to connect with your maker. Please respect my desire to do so in another manner."

I've never really had someone step over that and keep coming. I've seen a couple look like they wanted to but they didn't. Vocal and countenance matter too. Need to sound cordial but resolute.

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