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Fantastic Anarchist

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30. You, sir, do not have the understanding ...

Sun Mar 17, 2013, 03:53 AM

Mar 2013

... or the proper context for what transpired that day.

It would do you well to inform yourself before say what you did in your previous post.

The driver, who is still employed, saw her, and not only ran her over, but backed over her.

Take a quick minute, afterall, Rachel gave her life (right or wrong) to see if you may be mistaken. It's no big deal to you, afterall, you're not giving your life for your opinion.

Seriuosly, give it a try!

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