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OldBaldy1701E

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15. Indeed.

Reply to Skittles (Reply #8)

Sun Mar 29, 2026, 08:43 AM

Sunday

There are those who would tell me that I am in the position than I am in because I refuse to play those games.

And, they are probably correct, given the strong desire for conformity that permeates our society.

But, I would rather die than be like those people.

So, here I am. Dying because I refuse to be like those people.

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