Katrina: Not Over Yet (not even close)


	Katrina: Not Over Yet (not even close)
mcsmithblack
8-27-2009 10:35 PM
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mcsmithblack says:
So many horror stories due to irresponsible decisions by those in authority have been swept under the rug.
Time for a good housecleaning, says I.
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