In The Face of Danger


	In The Face of Danger

rfnajera

4-17-2008 1:56 PM

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somalia, africa, polio, vaccination, who

rfnajera says:

What people can do when they're not afraid to do the right thing.

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4-17-2008 2:45 PM

mugofcoffee

popped for your question: what people can do...

4-17-2008 11:10 PM

masbury

Bravo - and yes, it's people!

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