by
John Sayles
DANNY
Now it's clear from this parable that Jesus hadn't heard nothin about the union.
A rumble from the pews --
DANNY
If He was walking the earth today an seen the situation we got with these coal operators He'd of changed His tune.
HARDSHELL
Rising from his seat, incensed --
DANNY
"A man deserveth an hourly wage," He'd say, "for though the pit be gassy and the face fulla slate a man still toileth by the sweat of his brow and want a better deal here on earth--"