So the Scorpion was at the rivers edge. He wanted / needed to get to the other side. He sees the frog and strolls over and says “ Hello Mr. Frog. Will you give me a ride upon your back and carry me across the river? “ The frog replies, “You CRAZY? You will sting me and I shall perish!” Mr. Scorpion says, “I will not. I need to get to the other side and if I sting you, you will die and I will drown… so trust me. So the frog says “Hop on, let’s go for it” Half way across the Scorpion stings the frog and writhing in pain, with his dying breath he asks, WHY??? Mr. Scorpion replies… “It’s my nature”…
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