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By SophiaCross SILVER
Plattsburgh, New York

I am outraged. And not for a reason done by any single person. I am angry that day in and day out I am forced to look the idea of “perfection” in the face, and am expected to live...
SophiaCross SILVER, Plattsburgh, New York
7 articles 3 photos 89 comments

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To love, to be loved. To never forget your own insignificance. To never get used to the unspeakable violence and vulgar disparity of the life around you. To seek joy in the saddest places. To pursue beauty to its lair. To never simplify what is complicated or complicate what is simple. To respect strength, never power. Above all to watch. To try and understand. To never look away. And never, never to forget.”


Amber410 SILVER, Struthers, Ohio
8 articles 0 photos 11 comments

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Naver Say Never

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By Chloe_Is_Tay BRONZE
Bellingham, Washington
Chloe_Is_Tay BRONZE, Bellingham, Washington
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By SmittyrSam BRONZE
Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania
SmittyrSam BRONZE, Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania
2 articles 1 photo 3 comments

Favorite Quote:
“Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end.” -john lennon

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By tbird BRONZE
Battle Creek, Michigan
tbird BRONZE, Battle Creek, Michigan
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By The_Doctor GOLD
Canon City, Colorado
The_Doctor GOLD, Canon City, Colorado
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“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 SuzieQ777 GOLD
Franklin, Virginia
SuzieQ777 GOLD, Franklin, Virginia
15 articles 0 photos 37 comments

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&quot;La Vida Es Bella&quot;<br /> -Me

McJewin BRONZE, Reno, Nevada
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#cardboardeater

Jaret123 BRONZE, Reno, Nevada
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thfitz2416 GOLD, Pullman, Michigan
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