How Long Is Long Enough?


	How Long Is Long Enough?

debbyski

6-30-2009 7:43 AM

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6-30-2009 10:46 AM

tanyamm

He was held six and a half years to long.

6-30-2009 11:15 AM

thisnamecantbetaken

I can't even comment on this I am so APPALLED!!!

6-30-2009 3:43 PM

zizzy

Disgusting. Kudos to the Army officer - a person of conscious.

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