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tsuki Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-06-05 03:51 PM
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31. I see them here working hard, construction work for minimum
wage, maybee. I see them working at least 48 hours a week. I see them with no benefits, worker's comp or medical insurance. I see them 8-10 in a trailer. I see them at the bank cashing their checks every two weeks for a little more than $400.00 using their thumbprint as an endorsement.

Sixteen tons and what do you get
A little bit older and deeper in debt
St. Peter dontcha call me 'cuz I cain't come
I owe my sole to the company store.

If that makes me a racist, then I guess I'm a racist.
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