Man Trampled to Death by Rabid Consumers


	Man Trampled to Death by Rabid Consumers

Thorne

11-29-2008 12:44 AM

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Thorne says:

Sickening. One more good reason for the Boycott of Black Friday.

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11-30-2008 11:55 AM

okcitykid

what a wonderful way to celebrate the birth of the king of peace the savior of our world. I'm glad I do all my shopping online.

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