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Quiet Em

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17. I have two daughters and one son

Reply to Skittles (Reply #2)

Wed Mar 11, 2026, 12:58 AM

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There is no detriment that my son is facing that my daughters aren't facing as well.

The young men being left behind argument holds no water and makes no sense.

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yes, I'd like to know that too Skittles Wednesday #15

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yup Skittles Wednesday #23

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