Management

The husband is apparently not happy with the label decorative management. He remains silent for a while, and, then, he puts up a curious smile, "You know, this is another level of management."

"Just like Winston Smith's another level of freedom or strength?" The wife retorts. She is obviously a fan of George Orwell.

"Alas, I could say yes. You know, I love eating fish - all kinds of fish."

"Well...?"

"And, as the head of this family, I am responsible for issuing credential and determining who could eat fish. In other words, when fish is scarce and we all want our own share, I have a firm grip on the lifeline and could dictate who would receive what they want!"

The wife shivers. She comes to understand why Cicero said The more laws, the less justice.