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kmla
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Wed Jan-17-07 12:37 PM Original message |
"Hold your Wee for a Wii." DJ's fired |
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Wed Jan-17-07 12:39 PM Response to Original message |
1. Station manager who approved it should be fired. |
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HEyHEY
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Wed Jan-17-07 02:11 PM Response to Reply #1 |
14. YEah, considering all contest ideas would go through |
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kmla
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Wed Jan-17-07 02:13 PM Response to Reply #14 |
16. The article said that 10 people were fired.... |
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Left Is Write
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Wed Jan-17-07 02:40 PM Response to Reply #1 |
22. Yes - whoever green-lighted the contest should go too. From the top down. |
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itsmesgd
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Wed Jan-17-07 12:40 PM Response to Original message |
2. why didn't the idiot just take a piss? |
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ChoralScholar
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Wed Jan-17-07 12:42 PM Response to Reply #2 |
3. I understood |
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jpgray
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Wed Jan-17-07 02:12 PM Response to Reply #3 |
15. Tycho Brahe has taught us more than astronomical lessons |
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Kutjara
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Thu Jan-18-07 01:56 AM Response to Reply #15 |
70. I'm glad someone else knows that story. |
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Wed Jan-17-07 12:46 PM Response to Reply #2 |
4. So she didn't know two gallons of water in a short time could be fatal. |
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Goblinmonger
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Wed Jan-17-07 04:15 PM Response to Reply #4 |
35. So she isn't at fault because she didn't know |
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Kerrytravelers
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Wed Jan-17-07 11:31 PM Response to Reply #35 |
60. Everyone involved with hosting the contest should have ran it past the legal department and a |
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Goblinmonger
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Thu Jan-18-07 07:36 AM Response to Reply #60 |
76. My argument/reaction |
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kmla
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Wed Jan-17-07 12:50 PM Response to Reply #2 |
5. Wow. The lack of empathy is stunning. |
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Goblinmonger
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Wed Jan-17-07 04:16 PM Response to Reply #5 |
36. There is some argument to the fact |
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Solon
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Thu Jan-18-07 01:35 AM Response to Reply #36 |
67. You did know that they were warned, by a nurse, about the dangers... |
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Goblinmonger
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Thu Jan-18-07 07:38 AM Response to Reply #67 |
77. My main reaction to this |
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Kerrytravelers
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Wed Jan-17-07 01:03 PM Response to Reply #2 |
6. Well, count me in as stupid. |
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_testify_
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Wed Jan-17-07 01:11 PM Response to Reply #6 |
7. Only stupid people die accidentally. |
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Kerrytravelers
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Wed Jan-17-07 01:31 PM Response to Reply #7 |
9. Well, I did say to call me stupid. |
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bleedingheart
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Wed Jan-17-07 02:43 PM Response to Reply #6 |
23. if she was one of those folks that is always well hydrated to begin with |
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Goblinmonger
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Wed Jan-17-07 04:17 PM Response to Reply #6 |
38. Blaming the DJs |
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Left Is Write
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Wed Jan-17-07 04:42 PM Response to Reply #38 |
44. Those who put on the contest bear the responsibility for vetting its terms. |
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hippywife
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Wed Jan-17-07 07:49 PM Response to Reply #44 |
49. Thanx, LIW! |
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Goblinmonger
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Thu Jan-18-07 07:42 AM Response to Reply #44 |
78. I can agree completely with your statement |
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Phillycat
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Wed Jan-17-07 01:13 PM Response to Reply #2 |
8. Wow. |
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slj0101
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Wed Jan-17-07 01:35 PM Response to Reply #2 |
10. Too bad it wasn't a "Be a Dickhole for a Wii" contest. |
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itsmesgd
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Wed Jan-17-07 01:43 PM Response to Reply #10 |
12. have you ever been real thirsty and drank too much water? |
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Susang
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Wed Jan-17-07 03:03 PM Response to Reply #12 |
24. Okay, you're a dickhole |
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Little Wing
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Wed Jan-17-07 04:34 PM Response to Reply #12 |
41. Seconded |
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crispini
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Wed Jan-17-07 06:31 PM Response to Reply #12 |
47. Thirded. You're a dickhole. nt |
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UncleSepp
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Wed Jan-17-07 08:36 PM Response to Reply #12 |
53. Nevermind. |
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Kerrytravelers
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Wed Jan-17-07 11:37 PM Response to Reply #53 |
61. Then I'll just have to stay mum. |
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Guaranteed
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Wed Jan-17-07 04:10 PM Response to Reply #2 |
34. It wasn't a bladder issue. It's an electrolyte imbalance issue. |
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LynneSin
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Wed Jan-17-07 04:34 PM Response to Reply #2 |
42. Definate Darwin award winner there |
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Orsino
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Wed Jan-17-07 01:36 PM Response to Original message |
11. Huh. I'd thought that this was a joke... |
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mark414
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Wed Jan-17-07 02:10 PM Response to Original message |
13. prosecuted for what? |
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HiFructosePronSyrup
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Wed Jan-17-07 02:17 PM Response to Reply #13 |
17. Agreed. |
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bleedingheart
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Wed Jan-17-07 02:39 PM Response to Reply #13 |
21. because they ran a contest without properly investigating the hazards |
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Susang
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Wed Jan-17-07 03:07 PM Response to Reply #13 |
25. Because the contestants were not informed of the risks |
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mark414
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Wed Jan-17-07 03:10 PM Response to Reply #25 |
26. well if that's the case |
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Susang
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Wed Jan-17-07 03:31 PM Response to Reply #26 |
30. It's really sad |
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Left Is Write
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Wed Jan-17-07 03:57 PM Response to Reply #26 |
32. Even without the nurse's call, the station would be liable. |
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Wed Jan-17-07 03:11 PM Response to Reply #25 |
27. No shit about the nurse? |
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GoddessOfGuinness
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Wed Jan-17-07 04:30 PM Response to Reply #25 |
40. They should have ended the contest as soon as they received that warning. |
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pinniped
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Wed Jan-17-07 08:28 PM Response to Reply #25 |
50. ....and the dumbass D.J.'s response was that it was ok because they signed.... |
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Courtesy Flush
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Wed Jan-17-07 02:29 PM Response to Original message |
18. I never touch the stuff, myself. |
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Tyrone Slothrop
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Wed Jan-17-07 03:11 PM Response to Reply #18 |
28. Besides... |
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bleedingheart
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Wed Jan-17-07 02:33 PM Response to Original message |
19. I knew some poor soul would get killed in one of these dumb contests |
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LynzM
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Wed Jan-17-07 02:36 PM Response to Reply #19 |
20. Usually the toothpaste issue is fluoride... |
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Xithras
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Wed Jan-17-07 03:20 PM Response to Original message |
29. Nothing to prosecute criminally, but the family will likely sue. The station KNEW! |
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Susang
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Wed Jan-17-07 03:34 PM Response to Reply #29 |
31. I'm pretty sure the station can be prosecute |
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Xithras
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Wed Jan-17-07 04:16 PM Response to Reply #31 |
37. Gross negligence would be tough to prove criminally. |
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Susang
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Wed Jan-17-07 06:09 PM Response to Reply #37 |
45. You're missing a big part of the picture |
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Guaranteed
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Wed Jan-17-07 04:08 PM Response to Original message |
33. It's funny- I was listening to Bernie Ward, and he was against the firings |
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Xithras
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Wed Jan-17-07 04:18 PM Response to Reply #33 |
39. I'm torn on the issue. |
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Pithlet
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Wed Jan-17-07 08:39 PM Response to Reply #39 |
55. Are corporations not responsible for their actions? |
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Guaranteed
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Wed Jan-17-07 08:50 PM Response to Reply #39 |
56. It was the radio station's idea. They planned the whole contest. |
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Solon
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Thu Jan-18-07 01:29 AM Response to Reply #39 |
65. Bad analogy, again... |
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judaspriestess
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Wed Jan-17-07 04:38 PM Response to Original message |
43. the lady unfortunately had a bad reaction |
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crispini
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Thu Jan-18-07 10:39 AM Response to Reply #43 |
79. It's not a bad reaction -- it could happen to ANYONE. |
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mountainvue
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Wed Jan-17-07 06:21 PM Response to Original message |
46. Good. Assholes. n/t |
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flamingyouth
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Wed Jan-17-07 06:36 PM Response to Original message |
48. Really - the worst contest idea ever. |
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pinniped
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Wed Jan-17-07 08:33 PM Response to Original message |
51. These dumbass D.J.s probably got the water idea from one of those.... |
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bigwillq
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Wed Jan-17-07 08:35 PM Response to Original message |
52. They should've been fired |
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Left Is Write
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Wed Jan-17-07 11:43 PM Response to Reply #52 |
63. I have to disagree. The station does have culpability. |
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HarukaTheTrophyWife
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Wed Jan-17-07 08:38 PM Response to Original message |
54. Two words: |
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zingaro
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Wed Jan-17-07 11:39 PM Response to Reply #54 |
62. Two more. |
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Solon
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Thu Jan-18-07 01:34 AM Response to Reply #54 |
66. Here are some words for you... |
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HarukaTheTrophyWife
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Thu Jan-18-07 01:39 AM Response to Reply #66 |
68. I do believe she signed a waiver. |
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Solon
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Thu Jan-18-07 01:52 AM Response to Reply #68 |
69. You know waivers don't mean shit when negligence is involved, right? |
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HarukaTheTrophyWife
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Thu Jan-18-07 01:57 AM Response to Reply #69 |
71. Chugging mass amounts of water is a fairly well-known dangerous activity. |
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Solon
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Thu Jan-18-07 02:15 AM Response to Reply #71 |
72. I'm sorry that most of us don't live up to your standards of medical knowledge! |
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HarukaTheTrophyWife
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Thu Jan-18-07 02:16 AM Response to Reply #72 |
73. It's okay. I accept your apology. |
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Thu Jan-18-07 12:40 PM Response to Reply #66 |
83. I thought I read that the contestants were present when the nurse called in the warning. |
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KitchenWitch
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Wed Jan-17-07 09:10 PM Response to Original message |
57. I just heard on the LA local news that the Sheriff is looking into |
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Pithlet
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Thu Jan-18-07 11:47 AM Response to Reply #57 |
80. I hope they bring criminal charges against them. Manslaughter, at least. |
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CactusJock
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Wed Jan-17-07 11:20 PM Response to Original message |
58. see, if we encouraged more young people to go to raves... |
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Rabrrrrrr
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Wed Jan-17-07 11:29 PM Response to Original message |
59. Prosecuting them is bullshit. It was her choice, she should live with it |
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Solon
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Thu Jan-18-07 01:27 AM Response to Reply #59 |
64. The DJs KNEW about the danger, SHE DIDN'T, they didn't tell her! |
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Thu Jan-18-07 04:16 AM Response to Reply #64 |
75. Oh, yeah, that's right - we should trust in Big Brother to make sure we're okay |
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Pithlet
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Thu Jan-18-07 11:53 AM Response to Reply #59 |
81. Depraved indifference. |
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AmyDeLune
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Thu Jan-18-07 02:49 AM Response to Original message |
74. "As God as my witness... |
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Pithlet
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Thu Jan-18-07 12:05 PM Response to Reply #74 |
82. Exactly. If they were hell bent on doing it anyway |
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