How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
"That Patrolman Mancusa say he appreciate showin him that cabinet. He say, 'Us mothers on the force need peoples like you, help us out.' He say, 'Peoples like you be helping me get ahead.' I say, 'Whoa! Be sure and tell that to your friend at the precinc, they don star snatchin my ass for vagran.' He say, 'I sure will.'" (13.115)
Jones is in good with the police essentially because he's done a personal favor for Mancuso and helped him get ahead. It's not about abstract rights—it's about one hand washing the other. If you get a policeman a promotion, the policeman won't arrest you for no reason. It's something, but it's definitely not justice.