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	US Set to Deport Gay Iranian

jklugman

11-29-2007 7:30 AM

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iran, gay-rights, immigration, bush administration

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11-29-2007 8:46 AM

TheCatWhisperer

Um, why IS he in Jail?

11-29-2007 8:52 AM

mickfinn

Er . . . ditto

11-29-2007 4:40 PM

kkcapricorn

Why is it that every time I sign a petition they want money? I don't have any, but I end up feeling guilty.

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