Comic #3385: 2014-08-24

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Panel 1: Character 1: I was walking today with my baby sister, and we went near a softball game.

Panel 2: Character 1: I realized I could lower the chance of us getting hit by a softball if I sped up and got away from the game quicker.

Panel 3: Character 1: But, then I realized that if I sped up and then got hit, the hit would be my fault.

Panel 4: Character 1: Even though speeding up was the rational choice, if I had sped up and she got struck, her pain would be the result of my choice.

Panel 5: Character 1: Somehow, change was a decision, but staying the same was a non-decision. So, I stayed the same. I took the wrong action, but I never risked feeling guilty or ashamed or foolish.

Panel 6: Character 1: I guess what I'm saying, Dad, is I understand why you won't go back to get your degree.

Panel 7: Character 2: Low blow, kid. Low blow.