From: Stephen
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Hi All,

                  Saint Peter and Affirmative Action
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In Heaven, the order for an affirmative action program was handed
down. From on high it was decreed that everyone would have an equal
opportunity to enter Heaven.

Saint Peter, being a traditionalist, did not approve. But he was also
the ultimate company man, so he decided he would do his best to
comply. His first challenge to use the new policy came the next day
when a teacher, a garbage collector and a lawyer all arrive at the
Pearly Gates.

Saint Peter announces they will have to pass a test to get in, and
that each will have to answer one question.

To the teacher, he says, "What was the name of the ship that crashed
into in an iceberg and sank on its maiden voyage?"

The teacher quickly replies, "That would have been the Titanic,
right?"

Saint Peter lets him through the gate.

Saint Peter turns to the Garbage man, and despite the new policy,
finds himself asking a harder question. "How many people died on the
ship?"

The garbage man guesses, "1,228"

"That happens to be correct; go ahead."

Saint Peter then turns to the lawyer, the new policy now completely
forgotten. "Okay, name them."





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