Wasn't that comment about Janice's boyfriend dragged out in hefty bag in another scene? I don't think Ralphie was there when that was said. I taped it and will double check, but I am pretty sure they are two different scenes.

TIS

"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK

"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon