Offensive Billboard Removed By Courageous Bigot(s)


	Offensive Billboard Removed By Courageous Bigot(s)

chestnut501

9-30-2009 5:57 PM

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10-1-2009 6:45 AM

Anomaly100

So, does that mean they don't care about their freedom too? He did fight to protect all of us. How sad.

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