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By _rachelyang SILVER
Vestal, New York

As the tragedy of the Boston Marathon bombing unfolds, it becomes increasingly clear the extent of influence social media has on our world today. Although the speed at which inform...
_rachelyang SILVER, Vestal, New York
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By The_Doctor GOLD
Canon City, Colorado
The_Doctor GOLD, Canon City, Colorado
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Favorite Quote:
“Because while the truncheon may be used in lieu of conversation, words will always retain their power. Words offer the means to meaning, and for those who will listen, the enunciation of truth. And the truth is, there is something terribly wrong with this country, isn't there? Cruelty and injustice, intolerance and oppression. And where once you had the freedom to object, to think and speak as you saw fit, you now have censors and systems of surveillance coercing your conformity and soliciting your submission. How did this happen? Who's to blame? Well certainly there are those more responsible than others, and they will be held accountable, but again truth be told, if you're looking for the guilty, you need only look into a mirror. I know why you did it. I know you were afraid. Who wouldn't be? War, terror, disease. There were a myriad of problems which conspired to corrupt your reason and rob you of your common sense. ”

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By Anonymous
levischram BRONZE, Everson, Washington
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Maggie Gunville BRONZE, Yarmouth, Maine
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By Tori McGowan BRONZE
Bellingham, Washington
Tori McGowan BRONZE, Bellingham, Washington
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By GreyRainbows BRONZE
Bluff City, Tennessee
GreyRainbows BRONZE, Bluff City, Tennessee
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Favorite Quote:
There is no such thing as normal.

Sierricide BRONZE, Liberty, Indiana
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By ssoto BRONZE
Norwalk, California
ssoto BRONZE, Norwalk, California
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Favorite Quote:
"Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple."