Robocop

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We’ve got a volunteer. The body is on the way.

Mayor: All of Detroit has a cancer. That cancer is crime.

CEO: “Ask you know we’ve entered into a contract with the city to run law enforcement.”

We’ve got the best of both worlds: on board computer assisted memory, and a lifetime of on the street law enforcement programming.

Policewoman: Hey Louis, it’s Super Cop.
Policeman: This guy is really good.
Policewoman: He’s not a guy; he’s a machine.
Policeman: What are they going to do, replace us?

Louis: Murphy, it’s you.
Engineer: Go get um, boy.

Robocop: “You have the right to remain silent. You have the right to an attorney. Anything you say may be used against you. Your move creep.

The future of law enforcement: Robocop.

Questions

1. The city of Detroit has a very serious problem. True or false? What is it’s biggest problem?

2. What did the laboratory do with the man?

3. Is the new policeman very strong? Can he think like a computer?

4. He can shoot and drive well. Is this right or wrong?

5. How do the other police officers feel about Robocop? Do they admire and respect him? Do they like him or are they worried? Why might they be worried?

6. Is Robocop a great policeman? Can he beat the criminals?

7. The movie is about the present or now. Is this correct or incorrect?

A. Is there crime in your city? Is crime a serious problem or it isn’t a very serious problem?

B. I have seen robots. Yes or no. Where was the robot? What did it look like? What can it do?

C. Do you think there will be more robots in the future?

D. What will robots be able to do?

E. Is it good, bad, both or neither that robots will do people’s work?