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Webster Green (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 12:30 PM Original message |
Help!..Young friends of mine stranded in Texas after Wal-Mart ruined their van! |
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suninvited (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 12:34 PM Response to Original message |
1. What town in Texas? nt |
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katanalori (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 12:35 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. OP said Amarillo n/t |
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TornadoTN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 12:36 PM Response to Original message |
3. Were they headed to Bonaroo? |
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Webster Green (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 12:43 PM Response to Reply #3 |
16. Yep, headed to Bonaroo.. |
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TornadoTN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 12:46 PM Response to Reply #16 |
17. "Sorry we blew up your car, but here's a hotel and your destroyed van back!" |
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here_is_to_hope (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 12:36 PM Response to Original message |
4. There should be some Rainbows |
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niyad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 12:37 PM Response to Original message |
5. call the ACLU--call the local papers, the local tv stations, and even the national media, for just |
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Hugabear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 12:42 PM Response to Reply #5 |
15. Amarillo is pretty right-wing |
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littlebit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 01:19 PM Response to Reply #15 |
43. Hey now it was one uptight rancher that took her to court. |
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Hugabear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 01:22 PM Response to Reply #43 |
47. I know a lot of people in Amarillo who wholeheartedly supported that lawsuit |
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littlebit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 01:31 PM Response to Reply #47 |
55. It would have killed that community. |
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YOY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 12:53 PM Response to Reply #5 |
32. People in Amarillo aren't too fond of those who look like their from "the outside" |
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EOTE (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 01:19 PM Response to Reply #32 |
44. How incredibly sad. I hadn't heard of that case before. |
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littlebit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 01:25 PM Response to Reply #32 |
48. One of my brothers went to school with him. |
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a la izquierda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-13-09 09:36 AM Response to Reply #32 |
86. My husband knew some of his friends... |
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DS1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 12:37 PM Response to Original message |
6. ouch, I can't help |
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meegbear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 12:38 PM Response to Original message |
7. ARRESTED??!!? |
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QueenOfCalifornia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 12:52 PM Response to Reply #7 |
27. Well..... |
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Raineyb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-13-09 09:19 AM Response to Reply #27 |
83. If Walmart killed my car I'd be yelling and cussing too. |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 12:38 PM Response to Original message |
8. Get haircuts and shirts with collars... and ties. Then file a police report. |
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madeline_con (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 12:49 PM Response to Reply #8 |
23. Actually, the dress code advice is good, but maybe just a polo shirt |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 12:52 PM Response to Reply #23 |
28. Yeah, you're probably right--unless one of 'em carries a Bible and |
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sharp_stick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 01:26 PM Response to Reply #28 |
49. Oh No not Mitt |
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asjr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 12:53 PM Response to Reply #8 |
31. Be sure to carry a bible handily displayed. |
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GoddessOfGuinness (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 02:06 PM Response to Reply #31 |
71. They can pick one up at the hotel. |
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Hugabear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 12:38 PM Response to Original message |
9. Wal-mart should absolutely be responsible! Did they have any insurance on the van? |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 12:39 PM Response to Reply #9 |
10. That's very good advice, actually!! nt |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 12:41 PM Response to Reply #9 |
12. Yup. God invented subrogation for a reason. |
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madeline_con (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 12:50 PM Original message |
Only if their policy has a rental car clause, right? n/t |
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Hugabear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 01:04 PM Response to Original message |
40. If they're not the ones at fault, it might not matter |
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izquierdista (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 01:44 PM Response to Reply #9 |
64. And Wal-Mart has admitted it |
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Hugabear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 01:49 PM Response to Reply #64 |
65. If the local Wal-mart isn't cooperative, then maybe they should try contacting corporate |
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Metatron (877 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 12:39 PM Response to Original message |
11. The local Legal Aid might be able to help |
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Webster Green (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 12:47 PM Response to Reply #11 |
19. Thanks! (n/t) |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 12:41 PM Response to Original message |
13. For a friendly hand to maybe help them out until legal things are started.... |
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Webster Green (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 12:56 PM Response to Reply #13 |
35. Thanks! |
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Webster Green (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 01:02 PM Response to Reply #13 |
38. thanks! |
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lpbk2713 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 12:41 PM Response to Original message |
14. The Wally-World security cam should have the proof on video. |
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cboy4 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 12:46 PM Response to Original message |
18. The fact that Walmart put them up is an admission of fault |
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SidDithers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 01:27 PM Response to Reply #18 |
50. I was just thinking the same thing... |
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madeline_con (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 12:48 PM Response to Original message |
20. Tell them to call local media. n/t |
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Fire1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 12:53 PM Response to Reply #20 |
30. GREAT IDEA!!! Always gets results. All stations usually have |
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shireen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 12:48 PM Response to Original message |
21. please let us know how they're doing ... and i hope they get help via DU |
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YOY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 12:48 PM Response to Original message |
22. Contact DUer Seabeyond. |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 01:20 PM Response to Reply #22 |
45. I thought the same thing. Waco or Amarillo...not sure. n/t |
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YOY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 01:20 PM Response to Reply #45 |
46. She's Amarillo or my memory is going. |
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juno jones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 02:16 PM Response to Reply #45 |
72. Amarillo. |
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sabbat hunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 12:50 PM Response to Original message |
24. Why isn't WalMart paying for the repairs |
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madeline_con (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 12:52 PM Response to Reply #24 |
29. Maybe because they do this sort of thing too often. |
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MiniMe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 01:39 PM Response to Reply #24 |
62. Because new engines are expensive |
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Kansas Wyatt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-13-09 09:27 AM Response to Reply #62 |
85. Autos are expensive... |
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Kansas Wyatt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-13-09 09:23 AM Response to Reply #24 |
84. Wal Mart should have immediately put their van in a real shop... |
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QueenOfCalifornia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 12:50 PM Response to Original message |
25. Okay.... |
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WolverineDG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 12:54 PM Response to Reply #25 |
33. they can only be arrested if the warning was given by a cop nt |
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suninvited (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 12:57 PM Response to Reply #33 |
36. Wal Mart has their own security that can give |
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WolverineDG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 01:33 PM Response to Reply #36 |
57. Nope, not in Texas |
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suninvited (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 02:57 PM Response to Reply #57 |
78. This was in Florida |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 12:58 PM Response to Reply #33 |
37. Nope. If the property owner has advised them not to return, any future visit is trespass. |
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WolverineDG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 01:31 PM Response to Reply #37 |
56. But it's not criminal trespass (an arrestable offense) |
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vadawg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 01:18 PM Response to Reply #33 |
42. any agent of the company can issue a trespass notice, dosent have to be the popo |
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WolverineDG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 01:31 PM Response to Reply #42 |
54. Not in Texas |
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WolverineDG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 12:51 PM Response to Original message |
26. They need to call a lawyer |
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Greyhound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 12:55 PM Response to Original message |
34. Is the van a beater and do they have a decent insurance policy? |
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madeline_con (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 01:02 PM Response to Original message |
39. Email the local TV stations or call... |
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katanalori (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 01:30 PM Response to Reply #39 |
53. yes, the press (we hope) |
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w4rma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 01:17 PM Response to Original message |
41. They need to call their car insurance company for advice. And they need to remain calm when talking |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 01:28 PM Response to Original message |
51. Check your pmail for the name of an attorney with a suit |
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littlebit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 01:29 PM Response to Original message |
52. First off |
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Webster Green (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 01:34 PM Response to Reply #52 |
59. Yeah, I told them to chill out, regardless of circumstances. |
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Blue For You (466 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 01:34 PM Response to Original message |
58. Did the vehicle have an oil gauge or oil warning light? |
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katanalori (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 01:35 PM Response to Original message |
60. question |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 01:36 PM Response to Original message |
61. Tell tehm to contact these people now |
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Webster Green (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 01:42 PM Response to Original message |
63. Thanks DUers! |
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Hugabear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 01:52 PM Response to Reply #63 |
66. Have them contact Walmart's corporate offices as well |
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Kingofalldems (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 01:53 PM Response to Original message |
67. No way, Walmart is a great company ! |
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PJPhreak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 01:57 PM Response to Original message |
68. Send them to Roasters Coffee Shop.... |
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bighart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 02:02 PM Response to Original message |
69. I USED TO BE A WAl-MART MANAGER, here is what they need to do: |
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MiniMe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 02:04 PM Response to Original message |
70. Something similiar happened to my neighbor with a Jiffy Lube |
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SidDithers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 02:38 PM Response to Reply #70 |
75. Half is always the first offer... |
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MiniMe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 02:44 PM Response to Reply #75 |
77. Agreed |
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blogslut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 02:21 PM Response to Original message |
73. Take a breath |
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cherokeeprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 02:23 PM Response to Original message |
74. Tell them if they're hungry they can go to the Big Texan and get a FREE steak dinner. |
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blogslut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 02:40 PM Response to Reply #74 |
76. It's only free if they finish the meal |
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8 track mind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 03:03 PM Response to Original message |
79. just PM'ed you...... n/t |
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Webster Green (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 06:33 PM Response to Original message |
80. Thanks Everybody!! |
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here_is_to_hope (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-13-09 08:57 AM Response to Reply #80 |
82. Good news! |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-13-09 10:18 AM Response to Reply #80 |
87. I'm so glad to read of the good outcome |
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gauguin57 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-13-09 10:47 AM Response to Reply #80 |
89. Maybe they ran into one particular a-hole at Wal-Mart the first time. Once management got involved . |
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aikoaiko (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 06:43 PM Response to Original message |
81. Did you say Texas.....? |
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gauguin57 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-13-09 10:31 AM Response to Original message |
88. Maybe they could check in with the local ACLU? Democrats? Unitarians? |
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