Joe: We had a vote. We want you to get rid of the plant. You're going to get us all in trouble with this little stunt of yours.
Francis: This isn't a stunt. It's an act of defiance.
Joe: It's a plant.
Francis: Can't you see this isn't about a plant? It's about fighting tyranny, fascism and oppression. When Spangler sees this, he'll know that he didn't crush our spirit and he never will.
Joe: It's not worth the risk.
Francis: Once again, it looks like I'm the only man around here. [waters plant]