well..that way, it wouldn't be so real then, see...in real live, you get injured and you go to the hospital, of course they will take away all your weapon and some money for the medical operation; by the way, in GTA3:VC, when you die or get busted, there will be a texi out there waiting for you, and then it will take you back to the mission provider! I suppose you get what I mean

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First Step: Find your cousin.
Second Step: Get your cousin in the cannon.
Third Step: Find another cousin.
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