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Treatment Abuse, Behavior Modification, Thought Reform => Straight, Inc. and Derivatives => Topic started by: Nonconformistlaw on November 12, 2006, 05:38:52 PM
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Ok I posted all this earlier today and it seems to have disappeared. So here it is again.
A letter was written requesting acknowledgement and an apology from Nancy Reagan, George Bush Sr., Former Straight, Inc. Executives and other responsible parties. Last night suvivors at the VA memorial signed this letter. Now the letter is posted online as a petition so that anyone who did not attend may sign the letter as well. I will leave the letter up for at least a month. I will eventually announce it when the time comes to take the petition down and start sending the letters out to recipients. In the meantime I will be compiling a list of recipients, gathering contact information, etc.
Please sign the petition at this link:
http://www.petitiononline.com/295561me/petition.html (http://www.petitiononline.com/295561me/petition.html)
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To: Nancy Reagan, President George Bush, Sr., Former Straight, Inc. Executives, Other Responsible Parties
Survivors of Straight Inc. gathered for a memorial service on November 11, 2006, which was held simultaneously in St. Petersburg, Florida and Springfield, Virginia. We assembled together to collectively remember those former clients of Straight. Inc. who have passed away. Some took their own lives shortly after enduring severe mistreatment and abuse while in Straight, Inc. Others committed suicide for unknown reasons or passed away due to various causes.
Feeling connected to one another by our common traumatic experience in Straight, Inc., Survivors also joined together to acknowledge our personal loss and the pain and suffering stemming from that horrifying ordeal. Many of us lost our integrity, our innocence, our sense of self worth, our youth, our ability to trust others, our family relationships, etc. In addition, many of us still suffer from diagnosed psychological disorders such as posttraumatic stress disorder, severe depression, social phobias, panic disorders, etc. caused by our imprisonment in Straight, Inc. Many Survivors still endure vivid Straight, Inc. nightmares, can still hear the screams of children as they were abused, and cannot forget the abuse we personally endured or witnessed as vulnerable children.
We, the undersigned, Survivor?s of Straight, Inc., respectfully request public acknowledgement from you that Straight, Inc. unjustly committed various crimes, abused children, and utilized extremely unethical practices against innocent young clients, which included, but were not limited to the following:
1) Brainwashing (aka coercive thought reform);
2) Physical abuse;
3) Usage of illegal and or unethical restraints ? children routinely restrained children at the direction of staff for minor infractions (i.e. not motivating, not paying attention, etc.);
4) Unethical forms of extreme humiliation, including but not limited to; beltlooping, no privacy/watched while urinating, defecating, or bathing, motivating;
5) Food deprivation (ie. peanut butter diets, inadequate portions of food);
6) Sleep deprivation ? caused by unwarranted, prolonged daily group hours (12), other time spent in the building (up to at least 3 additional pre and/or post group hours), lengthy commuting time, and in many cases, due to intentionally withholding sleep as punishment for not ?cooperating? to coerce compliance;
7) Verbal abuse ? unduly harsh confrontational tactics that included swearing, screaming, yelling, spitting, belittling, humiliating, etc., a child in front of a large group of child clients;
8.) Sexual abuse;
9) Psychological abuse;
10) Coerced confessions;
11) Unjustifiable and lengthy isolation in intake and/or time out rooms;
12) Denial of necessary medical care;
13) Kidnapping;
14) False Imprisonment;
15) Accepting clients with little/no drug history (the so-called ?dry druggie? theory);
16) Employing uneducated, unprofessional teenage staff.
In addition to acknowledgement that the above-mentioned abuses, crimes, and unethical practices occurred, we respectfully request your formal apology for the following; allowing the abuse, unethical practices and crimes to continue for years, lending your name to, sponsoring, recommending, and/or endorsing Straight Inc., for sending children to Straight Inc., or for failing to properly and/or adequately oversee and monitor Straight, Inc.
We, the Survivors of Straight, Inc. are the walking wounded, but we walk with our heads held high as a community, determined to overcome the injustice we were forced to endure as children while held in Straight, Inc. We are all fighters who feel empowered by the strength we draw from each other. Many Straight, Inc. Survivors are also determined to be healthy, prosperous and productive adults and are resolved to heal and move on.
The community of Straight, Inc. survivors has taken many steps toward healing. Each of us has taken a different approach: some have sought therapy, many regularly communicate and lean on each other for support, and some participate in activities geared toward educating the public about harmful ?treatment? methods, etc. On November 11, 2006, we took another step by holding a memorial service to remember all who were lost. Yet closure is elusive. Receiving acknowledgement and the apology we are owed from those who once had the power to help us, but for whatever reason failed to protect us, would be a significant step toward resolving the flagrant injustice of Straight, Inc. and would facilitate our healing process.
Sincerely,
Straight, Inc. Survivors
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To: Nancy Reagan, President George Bush, Sr., Former Straight, Inc. Executives, Other Responsible Parties
Survivors of Straight Inc. gathered for a memorial service on November 11, 2006, which was held simultaneously in St. Petersburg, Florida and Springfield, Virginia. We assembled together to collectively remember those former clients of Straight. Inc. who have passed away. Some took their own lives shortly after enduring severe mistreatment and abuse while in Straight, Inc. Others committed suicide for unknown reasons or passed away due to
Feeling connected to one another by our common traumatic experience in Straight, Inc.disorders such as posttraumatic stress disorder, severe depression, social phobias, panic disorders, etc. caused by our imprisonment in Straight, Inc. Many Survivors still endure vivid Straight, Inc. nightmares, can still hear the screams of children as they were abused,personally endured or witnessed as vulnerable children.
We, the undersigned, Survivor?s of Straight, Inc., respectfully request public acknowledgement from you that Straight, Inc. unjustly committed various crimes, abused children, and utilized extremely unethical practices against innocent young clients, which included, but were not limited to the following:
1) Brainwashing (aka coercive thought reform);
2) Physical abuse;
3) Usage of illegal and or unethical restraints ? children routinely restrained children at the direction of staff for minor infractions (i.e. not motivating, not paying attention, etc.);
4) Unethical forms of extreme humiliation, including but not limited to; beltlooping, no privacy/watched while urinating, defecating, or bathing, motivating;
5) Food deprivation (ie. peanut butter diets, inadequate portions of food);
6) Sleep deprivation ? caused by unwarranted, prolonged daily group hours (12), other time spent in the building (up to at least 3 additional pre and/or post group hours), lengthy commuting time, and in many cases, due to intentionally withholding sleep as punishment for not ?cooperating? to coerce compliance;
7) Verbal abuse ? unduly harsh confrontational tactics that included swearing, screaming, yelling, spitting, belittling, humiliating, etc., a child in front of a large group of child clients;
8.) Sexual abuse;
9) Psychological abuse;
10) Coerced confessions;
11) Unjustifiable and lengthy isolation in intake and/or time out rooms;
12) Denial of necessary medical care;
13) Kidnapping;
14) False Imprisonment;
15) Accepting clients with little/no drug history (the so-called ?dry druggie? theory);
16) Employing uneducated, unprofessional teenage staff.
In addition to acknowledgement that the above-mentioned abuses, crimes, and unethical practices occurred, we respectfully request your formal apology for the following; allowing the abuse, unethical practices and crimes to continue for years, lending your name to, sponsoring, recommending, and/or endorsing Straight Inc., for sending children to Straight Inc., or for failing to properly and/or adequately oversee and monitor Straight, Inc.
GOOD JOB. HERE IT COMES !
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BUMP THE'LA, 'LA
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BUMP THE'LA, 'LA
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BUMP THE'LA, 'LA
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Sorry? Sorry we tortured 10s of thousands of teens? Sorry a lot of them are still fucked in the head with mental illness problems? Sorry over 40 of them killed themselves because we never told them nor their parents we were practicing known thought reform techniques? Sorry for lying to the press about the child abuse over and over and over and over and over and over and over again ad nauseum? Sorry for aiding and abetting the continuation of Straight? Puh- LEEZE.
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Sorry? Sorry we tortured 10s of thousands of teens? Sorry a lot of them are still fucked in the head with mental illness problems? Sorry over 40 of them killed themselves because we never told them nor their parents we were practicing known thought reform techniques? Sorry for lying to the press about the child abuse over and over and over and over and over and over and over again ad nauseum? Sorry for aiding and abetting the continuation of Straight? Puh- LEEZE.
You are more than welcome to sign the petition and voice your opinion. Additional comments that add to, disagree with, or object to the petition in any way are encouraged.
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Sorry seems to be the hardest word. :rofl:
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Personally, I'd be happy as hell if they'd just understand and acknowledge that BM is harmful, not helpful, and quit inflicting it on helpless others in the here and now.
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Sorry? Sorry we tortured 10s of thousands of teens? Sorry a lot of them are still fucked in the head with mental illness problems? Sorry over 40 of them killed themselves because we never told them nor their parents we were practicing known thought reform techniques? Sorry for lying to the press about the child abuse over and over and over and over and over and over and over again ad nauseum? Sorry for aiding and abetting the continuation of Straight? Puh- LEEZE.
You are more than welcome to sign the petition and voice your opinion. Additional comments that add to, disagree with, or object to the petition in any way are encouraged.
Well alright, that sounds fair.
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Sorry? Sorry we tortured 10s of thousands of teens? Sorry a lot of them are still fucked in the head with mental illness problems? Sorry over 40 of them killed themselves because we never told them nor their parents we were practicing known thought reform techniques? Sorry for lying to the press about the child abuse over and over and over and over and over and over and over again ad nauseum? Sorry for aiding and abetting the continuation of Straight? Puh- LEEZE.
I FEEL U HOWEVER WE GOT 2 START SOMEWHERE.
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I signed it yesterday. Felt great!
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I think this letter is probably the most important thing I have ever read...
and really well written too, again thanks NCL for taking the time to do this for us...
And thanks to Dragonfly for his vision for the letter. Without his idea the letter would not exist!
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I think this letter is probably the most important thing I have ever read...
and really well written too, again thanks NCL for taking the time to do this for us..
I AGREE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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:lol: :lol: There is nothing for me to apoligize for. The SS will not tolerate this type of harrasment from you delequents.
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Nancy, your spelling is atrocious!
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when ye gonna grow the fuck up Nancy?
Oh, Ialmost forgot how good ye are at "cover -ups", though...but then I remembered how ye had to cover up ronnie's alzhiemers while in the oval office, so the straight cover up mustve been natural to you huh?
-DP :rofl:
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:tup: :tup:
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::deal::
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I think this letter is probably the most important thing I have ever read...
and really well written too, again thanks NCL for taking the time to do this for us..
I AGREE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I decided to leave the petition up the entire time I am studying for the bar. So sometime in March I will start sending it out. If there is any survivor you know that might be interested in signing, please send them the link.
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Thanks for putting in all the effort it did to make this letter happen! It is a great letter and the more time it's up, the more possiblilities of survivors signing it.
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I am hoping that at least 100 sign....so far 33 have signed the online version. 11 more are on the paper version....44 total.
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Do you have to give your real name? I have my reasons for not wanting to.
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You can use just your first name, or any name I suppose. I see some with a first name only.
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Do you have to give your real name? I have my reasons for not wanting to.
That is understandable. Like the other poster said...how about your first name only?
Or, if it will let you, why not write "anonymous"? Then, if you feel comfortable with it, include the branch and years?
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However you sign it, it just needs to be signed by as many of us as possible! This letter could really make a difference in our lives and in those still suffering today, what we all went thru 20 some years ago.
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Do you have to give your real name? I have my reasons for not wanting to.
That is understandable. Like the other poster said...how about your first name only?
Or, if it will let you, why not write "anonymous"? Then, if you feel comfortable with it, include the branch and years?
Cool; thanks.
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.....and why are we begging for an apology? If someone cannot admit that they fucked up, do you really think that they will apologize for anything??[/u][/i]
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.....and why are we begging for an apology? If someone cannot admit that they fucked up, do you really think that they will apologize for anything??[/u][/i]
Asking is NOT begging.
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Well if asking doesn't work I doubt that Noncomformist would be shy about demanding it.
Do what keepeth thou from wilting shall be the loophole in the law.
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I'd just like to say that I'm sorry.....
Now go away, I have an intake to do in the AM.
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I'd just like to say that I'm sorry.....
Now go away, I have an intake to do in the AM.
That was not a sincere apology! :flame:
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in the AM.
Is that what they're calling it now?
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Whatever. :D
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To: Nancy Reagan, President George Bush, Sr., Former Straight, Inc. Executives, Other Responsible Parties
Survivors of Straight Inc. gathered for a memorial service on November 11, 2006, which was held simultaneously in St. Petersburg, Florida and Springfield, Virginia. We assembled together to collectively remember those former clients of Straight. Inc. who have passed away. Some took their own lives shortly after enduring severe mistreatment and abuse while in Straight, Inc. Others committed suicide for unknown reasons or passed away due to various causes.
Feeling connected to one another by our common traumatic experience in Straight, Inc., Survivors also joined together to acknowledge our personal loss and the pain and suffering stemming from that horrifying ordeal. Many of us lost our integrity, our innocence, our sense of self worth, our youth, our ability to trust others, our family relationships, etc. In addition, many of us still suffer from diagnosed psychological disorders such as posttraumatic stress disorder, severe depression, social phobias, panic disorders, etc. caused by our imprisonment in Straight, Inc. Many Survivors still endure vivid Straight, Inc. nightmares, can still hear the screams of children as they were abused, and cannot forget the abuse we personally endured or witnessed as vulnerable children.
We, the undersigned, Survivor?s of Straight, Inc., respectfully request public acknowledgement from you that Straight, Inc. unjustly committed various crimes, abused children, and utilized extremely unethical practices against innocent young clients, which included, but were not limited to the following:
1) Brainwashing (aka coercive thought reform);
2) Physical abuse;
3) Usage of illegal and or unethical restraints ? children routinely restrained children at the direction of staff for minor infractions (i.e. not motivating, not paying attention, etc.);
4) Unethical forms of extreme humiliation, including but not limited to; beltlooping, no privacy/watched while urinating, defecating, or bathing, motivating;
5) Food deprivation (ie. peanut butter diets, inadequate portions of food);
6) Sleep deprivation ? caused by unwarranted, prolonged daily group hours (12), other time spent in the building (up to at least 3 additional pre and/or post group hours), lengthy commuting time, and in many cases, due to intentionally withholding sleep as punishment for not ?cooperating? to coerce compliance;
7) Verbal abuse ? unduly harsh confrontational tactics that included swearing, screaming, yelling, spitting, belittling, humiliating, etc., a child in front of a large group of child clients;
8.) Sexual abuse;
9) Psychological abuse;
10) Coerced confessions;
11) Unjustifiable and lengthy isolation in intake and/or time out rooms;
12) Denial of necessary medical care;
13) Kidnapping;
14) False Imprisonment;
15) Accepting clients with little/no drug history (the so-called ?dry druggie? theory);
16) Employing uneducated, unprofessional teenage staff.
In addition to acknowledgement that the above-mentioned abuses, crimes, and unethical practices occurred, we respectfully request your formal apology for the following; allowing the abuse, unethical practices and crimes to continue for years, lending your name to, sponsoring, recommending, and/or endorsing Straight Inc., for sending children to Straight Inc., or for failing to properly and/or adequately oversee and monitor Straight, Inc.
We, the Survivors of Straight, Inc. are the walking wounded, but we walk with our heads held high as a community, determined to overcome the injustice we were forced to endure as children while held in Straight, Inc. We are all fighters who feel empowered by the strength we draw from each other. Many Straight, Inc. Survivors are also determined to be healthy, prosperous and productive adults and are resolved to heal and move on.
The community of Straight, Inc. survivors has taken many steps toward healing. Each of us has taken a different approach: some have sought therapy, many regularly communicate and lean on each other for support, and some participate in activities geared toward educating the public about harmful ?treatment? methods, etc. On November 11, 2006, we took another step by holding a memorial service to remember all who were lost. Yet closure is elusive. Receiving acknowledgement and the apology we are owed from those who once had the power to help us, but for whatever reason failed to protect us, would be a significant step toward resolving the flagrant injustice of Straight, Inc. and would facilitate our healing process.
Sincerely,
Straight, Inc. Survivors
http://www.petitiononline.com/295561me/petition.html (http://www.petitiononline.com/295561me/petition.html)
It only takes a minute; let's see if anything happens with this thing!
The only required entries are 1st name + branch & years (you can enter last name or initial too if you want.)
Some people were verbose on the "additional comments" part. Nothing wrong with that, but a signature's a signature and the plan is to have 100 before it's sent out! So don't feel like it's a journalism competition or anything, just sign it!!!
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My name aint on the e-petition, but I signed at the memorial. I think there were about 20 people at the memorial and I'm pretty sure they all signed, and It looked like a few of them might'a' signed the e-petition too. I estimate there are around 56 signatories so far.
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I found this here (http://http://radioinsidescoop.com/mt-posts-archive/000504.html)
Another point I think should be made is that "OPRAH" did an entire show on STRAIGHT in the 80s and the admin numbers jummped. To this day "OPRAH" has NEVER made an attempt to amend or take any responsability for being dupped into the STRAIGHT GAME.
Maybe you could put her on your list..........
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what should you expect outta Oprah? She is a cunt, and I don't expect her to do anything 'cept for her peeps anyway.
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what should you expect outta Oprah? She is a cunt, and I don't expect her to do anything 'cept for her peeps anyway.
As much as I agree with the first part of that statement, I'll say what's the harm in taking a long shot? Send the fat cunt a copy, what the hell.
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I doubt we'll get an apology. But maybe a few more people will ask themselves why we want one. That'd be cool!
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I doubt we'll get an apology. But maybe a few more people will ask themselves why we want one. That'd be cool!
::alieneyesa:: ::deal:: ::bangin:: ::bandit:: ::rocker:: ::stab:: ::hatter:: :wave: :P ::bwahaha:: ::poke:: :D
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I'll start sending out the letters soon. But I have decided to leave that petition up indefinitely so that it can continue to collect signatures.
Obviously, the Semblers, N Reagan, G Bush, Miller Newton, Mel Riddle are on the list. Also on my list is Jerry Rushing, Winifred Boyd, Dave Crock (all from Cincy). I am also finding more names from searching old Cincinnati newspapers articles. I know there are other names I have laying around somewhere (which I need to find). But I want to hear everyone's input---after all its everyone's letter.
Who would you guys like to see this letter go to?
Let's make a list.
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Here's that link again to sign the petition. 58 online signatures so far.
http://www.petitiononline.com/295561me/petition.html (http://www.petitiononline.com/295561me/petition.html)
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He lives inside my mouth and tells me what to say
When he turns the trains off, he makes it go away
The hands are cracked and dirty and the nails are beetle wings
When he turns the trains off, he unties all of the strings
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The worm: "Tell me something beautiful,
Tell me something free,
Tell me something beautiful
And I wish that I could be."
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(Then I got my wings and I never even knew it
When I was a worm, thought I couldn't get through it)
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Jack: (not spoken) Come, come
The toys all smell like children and the scab-knees will obey
I'll have to kneel on broomsticks just to make it go away.
~~~~~~[The Inauguration Of The Worm]~~~~~~~~
(Then I got my wings and I never even knew it
When I was a worm, thought I couldn't get through it)
A voice we have not yet heard: "Because today is black/Because there is no turnign back/Because your lies have watered me/I have become the strongest weed" weed...
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Through Jack's eyes: The taste of metal
Disintegrator
Three holes upon the leather belt
It's cut and swollen
And the age is showing
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Boy: "There's no one here to save ourself."
The Disintegrator: (to himself)
This is what you should fear
You are what you should fear :evil: :evil:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hq9ZanRFZ-M (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hq9ZanRFZ-M)
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Bumpus!
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Here's that link again to sign the petition. 58 online signatures so far.
http://www.petitiononline.com/295561me/petition.html (http://www.petitiononline.com/295561me/petition.html)
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Here's that link again to sign the petition. 58 online signatures so far.
http://www.petitiononline.com/295561me/petition.html (http://www.petitiononline.com/295561me/petition.html)
now its up to 64.....
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"Nonconformistlaw"]Here's that link again to sign the petition. 58 online signatures so far.
http://www.petitiononline.com/295561me/petition.html (http://www.petitiononline.com/295561me/petition.html)[/quote]
now its up to 64.....
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]Personally, I'd be happy as hell if they'd just understand and acknowledge that BM is harmful, not helpful, and quit inflicting it on helpless others in the here and now.
THERE WAS VERY MUCH PAIN GONG TOWARD THIS.I will do anything 2 let ppl know all the damege str8 n all its filthy staff did 2 me. I fully SUPPORT this.
S.
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]Personally, I'd be happy as hell if they'd just understand and acknowledge that BM is harmful, not helpful, and quit inflicting it on helpless others in the here and now.
THERE WAS VERY MUCH PAIN GONG TOWARD THIS.I will do anything 2 let ppl know all the damege str8 n all its filthy staff did 2 me. I fully SUPPORT this.
S.
*hands the brown boy a chainsaw!*
Go to town sonny!
http://www.petitiononline.com/295561me/petition.html (http://www.petitiononline.com/295561me/petition.html)
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Here's that link again to sign the petition. 58 online signatures so far.
http://www.petitiononline.com/295561me/petition.html (http://www.petitiononline.com/295561me/petition.html)
now its up to 64.....
Make that 84 (online and handwritten signatures combined).
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Here's that link again to sign the petition. 58 online signatures so far.
http://www.petitiononline.com/295561me/petition.html (http://www.petitiononline.com/295561me/petition.html)
now its up to 64.....
Make that 84 (online and handwritten signatures combined).
Now there are about 90 combined signatures....
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http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/979804687 (http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/979804687)
Here's that link again to sign the petition. 58 online signatures so far.
http://www.petitiononline.com/295561me/petition.html (http://www.petitiononline.com/295561me/petition.html)[/quote]
now its up to 64.....[/quote]
Make that 84 (online and handwritten signatures combined).[/quote]
Now there are about 90 combined signatures....[/quote]
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Now seems like a good time to bump this up in case anyone else wants to sign. There are currently 245 online signatures....