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	In drugs we trust

queerty

5-22-2008 1:59 AM

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queerty says:

So what happens when a con artist gets hold of it? Will it seem like such a great idea then?

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5-22-2008 4:13 AM

debbyski

It looks like it could be very beneficial for those with phobias though.

5-22-2008 2:14 PM

curomo

I can image a market for just the opposite too... I know I lot more people that should be more cautious with their money than those that need to be less careful. lol

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