United Police States


	United Police States

lap322

8-31-2008 11:47 AM

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rnc, protest, fascism, st. paul

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9-2-2008 6:12 PM

Jorjor

Secret warrants? This is what the United States has come to? For once I'm at a loss for words.

9-2-2008 6:21 PM

ratilfar

Whats the point of a warrant if its not public?

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