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RockCreek

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8. I do have hope in some military

Reply to birdographer (Reply #7)

Sat Jan 25, 2025, 11:20 AM

Jan 2025

So many join for good reasons. Many value law and honor.
Child of Vietnam protestors raised to think the military was close to the devil speaking here Live and learn...

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