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	PC Craziness

cniq_cniq

6-22-2007 10:59 AM

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political correctness, free speech, guns, children, schools, orwell, nanny state

cniq_cniq says:

The kids' addition of the blood and guaze was a nice touch. I wonder if the the school officials asked, "Short sleeves or long sleeves?", while cutting off the toys' hands.

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