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cinnabonbon

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12. No. D: I don't want to help them.

Sat Jan 11, 2014, 10:46 AM

Jan 2014

I remember reading about that. I can't believe the chairman of Nestle said that "water wasn't a basic human right." Despicable way of thinking!

It's frightening how so many companies are trying to privatize public resources. "Spills" like this one certainly helps them, in that regard. It's like hurting the competition when they destroy public resources.

Isn't there any way that will make them pay for it that won't be twisted in their favor, then?

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No. D: I don't want to help them. cinnabonbon Jan 2014 #12

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It's so twisted. cinnabonbon Jan 2014 #16

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