A priest, a doctor, and a politician are kidnapped by an evil psychopath. The psychopath says I'm going to get each of you to hold a snake for ten minutes, the most venomous snake in the world. If it doesn't bite you, I'll let you go. If you refuse, I'll shoot you.' The priest says a short prayer, kisses his cross, and holds the snake. It bites him, and he falls dead almost instantly. The doctor examines the snake, tries to find the best position to stop the snake being uncomfortable, and holds it. The snake bites her, and she falls over dead. The politician is last up, he just mutters screw it' and holds the snake. To his amazement, the snake stays still, it doesn't bite him. He holds it for a full ten minutes, and is set free. He puts the snake in its box and takes it with him. As he leaves, feeling no small amount of Survivors guilt, he looks at the snake and says I wonder why you killed that pious holy man and that great saviour of lives, but let me live.' Professional courtesy' the snake replies.