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Why I Won’t Wear A Poppy
To me, wearing a poppy in 2011 is like thumbing my nose to a veteran, and here is why. I like the whole “honoring the troops” stuff – no question. It needs said. I had three of my dad’s uncle’s … Continue reading
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