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	Freedom Man - All Charges dropped against street performer

deadcowkid

4-25-2008 12:34 AM

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deadcowkid says:

This is an interesting case for "progressive" very white Santa Cruz Ca. It includes a victory in court, after a demoralizing crazy case. It also shows the stark reality of racism, corruption, and injustice in 2008. Jason, a black man was given stay away orders initially from the mall, but could still shop -- if he used the back door. Read the whole story!

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4-25-2008 7:06 PM

kkcapricorn

8-14-2008 8:33 PM

zizzy

An incredible story: Jason is correct about "The Secret." Progressives, conservatives - it doesn't matter, racism and all those other "isms" are practiced by oblivious folks no matter the political affiliation or social class.

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