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What Must Be Done?

By Frederick H. Lowe Special from NorthStarNewsToday.com (TriceEdneyWire.com) The events of the last couple of weeks have been a writer’s bonanza, yet at the same time, it has been exceedingly difficult for me personally. Several incidents have kept me awake at night. I stare at the ceiling asking myself what I can do while

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