Pepper was sacrificed so that the people of Gotham would see swift justice done, so they can feel safe and secure.
And that matters so much to you.
Of course. I'm a businessman. You can't have organized crime without law and order. I love this city, and I see it going to hell. But I won't let it fall apart without a fight.
You make a life of crime sound very noble.
You have a hard head, James, just like your father. Don't be self-righteous. Don't be arrogant.
You want me to keep quiet about all this?
Gotham is on a knife edge. What do you suppose bringing down City Hall and the police force will do, even if you could? Would it make things better?
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