For a weekend break, three old college buddies go down to Tijuana, Mexico to enjoy a reunion.
Well, they hadn’t seen each other for quite a few years so the stories were long, the laughs were loud and the booze really did flow that night.
They had such a good time; they all woke up the following morning and found themselves in jail.
None of them could remember anything. However, within a couple of hours, they’re all sentenced to be executed the following day.
The following morning they’re all escorted to death row, where Bill, the first of the group is strapped into the electric chair. Bill’s asked if he’d like to say any words. “Sure,” Bill responds. “I’m from the Catholic University of America and I believe in the power of almighty God. I am innocent and God will intervene.”
The executioner throws the switch but nothing happens.
Well, the prison staff can’t believe this turn of events. They beg Bill’s forgiveness and release him.
Next up for the chair is Gary. He’s strapped in and once again he’s offered the opportunity to say something.
“Well, I’m from Harvard Law School,” says Gary, “and I believe that the power of natural justice will intervene because I’m innocent.”
Once again, the executioner throws the switch but nothing happens.
Again the prison staff can’t believe this turn of events. They beg Gary’s forgiveness and release him.
Finally, Mike’s strapped into the chair and once again he’s offered the opportunity to say something.
“Well,” says Mike. “I have a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and I can tell you now, you won’t be executing anyone if you don’t plug this thing in.”