Blanche: These letters are just a fantasy. The man is in prison for the next 20 years for armed robbery.
Dorothy: Blanche, I don't think it's right to lead the guy on like that.
Blanche: Why not? The poor man is surrounded by concrete and bars. What's wrong with bringing a little joy into his life?
Rose: Nothing at all. Back in St. Olaf, our justice system is very progressive. Their motto was, "Use a gun, go apologize."