Retreat Leader Speaks out Over Sweat Lodge Deaths


	Retreat Leader Speaks out Over Sweat Lodge Deaths

wiccantexan

10-14-2009 12:23 AM

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death, medical, health

wiccantexan says:

Yeah, buddy, it's all about you. Maybe that was a contributing factor. If you'd cared more about the people and less about the $9,000 fee....

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