I understand that, too. But she's a 15-year-old child who worships the ground you walk on....

Jean:
What about Barbara? Billy Jack:
It's up to her to decide. Jean:
Barbara, will you go out with me? Barbara:
No. Barbara:
May I ask why? Barbara:
From the day I was born until this moment, and every second in between, life has been one big shit brick. I just can't take it anymore. From the way things are going, well as Indians say, "Today's as good as any to die." Jean:
You've taught her well. Billy Jack:
An Indian isn't afraid to die. Don't ever expect the white man to understand that. Jean:
I understand it. That's good for an Indian. Billy Jack:
Like the old man said: Being an Indian is not a matter of blood, it's a way of life. Jean:
I understand that, too. But she's a 15-year-old child who worships the ground you walk on. And now she's gonna die needlessly because you haven't got the guts to control your temper. It's so easy for you to die dramatically. It's a hell of a lot tougher for those of us who have to keep on trying