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By Stephen_Sullivan123 BRONZE
Duluth, Georgia

Before I start this article I’m going to point out that I do not support drugs, nor do I do drugs. That being said, I believe random drug testing in schools is one of the most ridi...
Stephen_Sullivan123 BRONZE, Duluth, Georgia
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Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;The Young Man came to the Old Man seeking counsel.<br /> I broke something, Old Man.<br /> How badly is it broken?<br /> It&#039;s in a million little pieces.<br /> I&#039;m afraid I can&#039;t help you.<br /> Why?<br /> There&#039;s nothing you can do.<br /> Why?<br /> It can&#039;t be fixed.<br /> Why?<br /> It&#039;s broken beyond repair. It&#039;s in a million little pieces.&rdquo;<br /> ― James Frey, A Million Little Pieces


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By Anonymous
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By sydneyparker BRONZE
Portland, Oregon
sydneyparker BRONZE, Portland, Oregon
2 articles 0 photos 4 comments
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By raternat GOLD
Tampa, Florida
raternat GOLD, Tampa, Florida
11 articles 0 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I believe a leaf of grass is no less than the journey work of the stars.&quot; - Walt Whitman &quot;Song of Myself&quot;

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By rudinator BRONZE
Cupertino, California
rudinator BRONZE, Cupertino, California
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By Ritika Parvatikar BRONZE
Cupertino, California
Ritika Parvatikar BRONZE, Cupertino, California
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By Anonymous
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By dboss BRONZE
Cupertino, California
dboss BRONZE, Cupertino, California
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By Acaruso BRONZE
Baltimore, Maryland
Acaruso BRONZE, Baltimore, Maryland
2 articles 0 photos 4 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Surrender to what is. Let go of what was. Have faith in what will be.&quot; Sonia Riccoti

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Happy Nut MAG
By IBroger GOLD
Austin, Texas
IBroger GOLD, Austin, Texas
10 articles 0 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
&quot;But even if we don&#039;t have the power to choose where we come from, we can still choose where we go from there.&quot;<br /> -Perks of Being a Wallflower